The purpose of the company is to hold and manage, as well as to acquire and dispose of, participations. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, assume representations, and enter into all transactions and conclude all contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as guarantees, sureties, and pledges for affiliated companies and third parties. The company may acquire, lease, rent, manage, encumber, and dispose of real estate, both domestically and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, or sell any type of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.