The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in and to finance domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may acquire, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.