The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds in domestic and foreign companies. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may 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.