The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations, carry out financial transactions of all kinds and take up and grant loans. 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, manage and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.