The company aims to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies as well as to strategically lead them. In addition, the company aims to provide services in the areas of financial management and risk management. 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.