The company's purpose is to participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to finance and manage such companies; to acquire, manage and dispose of intangible assets; to acquire, manage and dispose of securities and similar capital investments. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries 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.