The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies and rights, as well as to manage risk capital. It can provide consulting and other services to affiliated companies and third parties, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to the company's purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.