The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of direct and indirect participations in other companies of any kind, in Switzerland or abroad, in its own name and for its own account or for the account of third parties for investment purposes or for any other reason. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.