The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as securities and financial instruments. The company may also provide corporate consulting and management services, participate in other companies and enter into joint ventures. 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 and for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.