The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of other assets, in particular real estate. The company may enter into all transactions, take all measures and conclude all contracts that are connected with or suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and grant licenses. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.