The company's purpose is the acquisition, ownership, management, sale, trading and financing of participations in other companies. The company may also provide direct and indirect financing (e.g. through loans) for direct or indirect parent companies as well as their direct and indirect subsidiaries, and for third parties. 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, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.