The company's purpose is to participate in, manage and finance enterprises in Switzerland and abroad. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and sell participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, manage capital, grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and conduct all other business that is conducive to its purpose. The company can participate in other enterprises, establish branches, acquire or establish similar or related enterprises, and conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. Furthermore, the company can acquire, sell and manage real estate.