The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to carry out related activities. The company may in particular establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. It may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose and 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.