The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and representations in Switzerland and abroad, enter into all kinds of business and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also enter into financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees, sureties and pledge agreements for affiliated companies and third parties. The company may acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities in Switzerland or abroad.