The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance direct and indirect participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, grant loans and other financing to shareholders and affiliated companies, and provide collateral of all kinds for the liabilities of shareholders and affiliated companies, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business and enter into contracts that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose or are suitable for promoting it.