The purpose of the company is to hold, manage and realize participations and portfolio investments. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad, participate in other enterprises of any kind, take over representations, and enter into all transactions and conclude 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 pledge transactions for affiliated enterprises and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, manage, encumber, and dispose of real estate at home and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, or sell any type of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.