The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In addition, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company may conduct business with related parties. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.