The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, participations in commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad through the acquisition of shares, registered shares, bonds, credit and loan claims or in any other way. The company may grant loans to shareholders and third parties, provide guarantees, create or pledge mortgages or other financial obligations. The company may establish branches, acquire or sell real estate and enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.