The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of financial, corporate and other participations in companies, enterprises and organizations. 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of group companies and third parties.