Acquisition, holding, management and sale of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as management of its own portfolio assets and those of group companies and related persons. May establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and sell real estate, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. Is also authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.