The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds in domestic and foreign companies. The company may conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its assets, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, sell and manage real estate. 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.