The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also finance companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage and sell securities, intangible assets and other capital investments. The company can conduct all business that is suitable to promote and facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.