The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose. It may provide financing services on its own account and for third parties and group companies, as well as grant loans, guarantees and securities to third parties and group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, sell and encumber real estate.