The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies. 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. The company may enter into financing agreements with or for the benefit of its shareholders and related parties, and provide securities, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers, security assignments and indemnification agreements, for the obligations of its shareholders and related parties.