The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It can grant loans to benefit participation companies, provide guarantees and conduct foreign exchange and financing transactions of all kinds. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.