The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and manage participations in all companies and enterprises in the fields of trade, finance, industry, crafts and real estate, as well as to provide advice on management and investment matters, and also to purchase, sell, use, manage and broker movable and immovable assets in Switzerland and abroad. 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.