The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or suitable to promote it. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others and may provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.