The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. It may provide financing services on its own account and for third parties and group companies, as well as grant loans, guarantees and sureties to third parties and group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, sell and encumber real estate and properties.