The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage and finance participations in commercial and industrial enterprises. The company can conduct all business that is directly or indirectly suitable to serve the company's purpose or promote the development of the company. It 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, develop, 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.