The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in other companies as well as to acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate. 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 estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.