The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in enterprises of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business and conclude all contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company directly or indirectly. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties 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.