The company's purpose is to provide services in the areas of strategic planning, financing and controlling, holding and managing participations in other companies as well as other assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish and operate domestic and foreign branches and subsidiaries and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities for the benefit of affiliated companies or third parties.