The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of financial investments of all kinds and participations in domestic and foreign companies, as well as to manage its own assets. The company may engage in international trade in the areas of energy, oil, real estate, construction and communication, and enter into consulting contracts in these areas. Furthermore, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries 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 issue guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.