The company's purpose is to hold and manage domestic and foreign participations; can participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations, grant loans for its own or third-party account, as well as guarantee and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties, acquire, lease, manage, rent, encumber and sell real estate and property in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities within Switzerland or abroad. The company can 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. It can also provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.