The company's purpose is to manage its own assets, in particular through the acquisition, management and disposal of securities and similar assets, as well as the acquisition, holding and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies and real estate. Furthermore, the company aims to trade in goods of all kinds and provide services in the areas of consulting, management and investment. Activities that require a license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA are explicitly excluded. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.