The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of assets of any kind, such as securities, goods, patents, inventions, designs, processes, properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to take over representations and to permanently manage participations in other domestic or foreign companies in any form. 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, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.