The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations of all kinds, but not for third parties, as well as to provide all supporting activities in this area, including related fiduciary and administrative tasks. 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 enter into financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.