The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of securities and participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to the company's purpose. The company may also provide services to affiliated companies and third parties. The company may 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 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, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.