The company's purpose is to hold participations and finance projects. 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, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties (both for a fee and free of charge).