The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage participations in companies of all kinds and to finance companies associated with or closely related to the company in Switzerland and abroad; can borrow bonds and take out loans, as well as acquire and sell real estate. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company can conduct all other business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose.