The company's purpose is to acquire and hold participations in companies, as well as to arrange financing for companies, to provide support to companies and to provide services, in particular in connection with organization, management and marketing. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.