The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, sell, broker and manage real estate and properties, as well as to construct new buildings and renovate existing ones in Switzerland and abroad. 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, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.