The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies as well as manage its own assets. The company may order securities and provide guarantees for its shareholders or other group companies, and grant loans to its shareholders or other group companies. 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 carry out financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.