The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds. It can carry out financings of all kinds and perform management and control functions in companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved. It can also provide other services to these companies. The company can 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 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, sureties and other securities for the benefit of group companies and third parties.