The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, management and disposal of corporate participations, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and affiliated companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, manage assets and provide guarantees and sureties for controlled companies and third parties, as well as pledge its assets in favor of shareholders. The company may carry out any and all activities useful - directly or indirectly - to achieving the company's purpose, as well as acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate both in Switzerland and abroad.