The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and carry out participations in all kinds of commercial, financial, industrial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, subject to the provisions of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad of December 16, 1983 (BewG). The company also provides services and consulting services in the fields of finance, corporate management and controlling. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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.