The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage participations in companies of all kinds and to finance companies connected with or closely related to the company, both domestically and abroad. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide collateral for liabilities of affiliated companies.