The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, sell, manage and develop properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into security transactions, including guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers and indemnification agreements, for affiliated companies and third parties, even if these are in their exclusive interest.