The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations of all kinds in domestic and foreign companies, corporations and organizations. It provides all related services and, among other things, makes financial investments in Switzerland and abroad, intermediates and operates financial transactions, as well as all other business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or is suitable for promoting it. 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. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for liabilities of affiliated companies.