The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations and securities of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to grant and receive loans. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and may acquire, establish, manage and dispose of real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. It may carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.