The company's purpose is to acquire, dispose of, and hold as well as manage participations. 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 on its own account or for the account of others as well as grant loans to subsidiaries, and may also provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.