The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in other companies as well as real estate, and to invest and manage its remaining assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.