The company's purpose is to hold participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, to acquire, finance and dispose of such participations, and to conduct all related business. The company may advise companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved and provide services, including consulting services of all kinds, to third parties. The company may 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 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, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.