The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage participations in commercial, industrial, financial, and real estate enterprises. It also aims to take over control, coordination, and management tasks for companies in which it holds participations. Furthermore, it aims to acquire, manage, and dispose of properties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.