The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies (domestic and foreign), also as personally liable partner (e.g. as general partner in a limited partnership), as well as to take over management functions in direct and indirect participation companies and in companies with which there is no participation relationship. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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.