The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds. The company is authorized to conduct all business that appears suitable to promote its purpose, which is directly or indirectly related to it. In particular, it may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies on a paid or unpaid basis and provide security of all kinds. 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 for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.