The company's purpose is to finance and hold participations in companies. In addition, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. 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. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, finance them, and establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad.