The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations of any kind in Swiss and foreign companies, as well as to carry out financing activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and provide guarantees for the obligations of affiliated companies.