The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in other companies and enterprises of all kinds, in particular in trading companies and real estate companies, asset investment and management for its own account and for third parties, as well as business management for third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may conduct all business that is conducive to the purpose of the company.