The company's purpose is to hold and manage, acquire and sell participations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire, develop, manage and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.