The company's purpose is to participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It is authorized to conduct all business that directly or indirectly serves to promote the company's purpose. It can provide management services to affiliated companies and promote the corporate interests of the group companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, sell, utilize and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.