The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, finance and participate in commercial, financial, industrial or real estate companies. It is authorized to provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as to grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may conduct all business directly or indirectly related to or promoting its purpose, establish branches or business operations in Switzerland and abroad, and participate directly or indirectly in other companies and institutions. The company is authorized to acquire, manage and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights.