The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries 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 the account of third parties, grant loans to group companies and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.