The company's purpose is to manage participations and finance enterprises. The company may 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 may 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, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and conclude all contracts and agreements that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it.