The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in other companies; to take on mandates in the areas of corporate and financial consulting as well as in the area of real estate management; to take on financing as well as control, coordination and management tasks for companies in which it has a stake; to carry out all business, financial and industrial operations, including with securities or real estate, that facilitate the achievement of its purpose. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.