The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in companies of all kinds. 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 directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 on behalf of others and may provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.