The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to provide services to the participating companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose or that is directly or indirectly related to it. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.