The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and finance participations. The company may hold investment assets for subletting to group companies and provide services to them, as well as grant financing to group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.