The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations and other capital investments, excluding all activities requiring authorization under Swiss financial market legislation. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and invest in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.