The company's purpose is to acquire participations in companies of all kinds, primarily for its own account and for the execution of financing transactions, as well as to provide consulting services. The company may conclude license agreements. It may also perform these activities for the account of third parties. It may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, sell and trade real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad, primarily for its own account but also for the account of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financing, guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, primarily for its own account but also for the account of third parties. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.