The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations, properties and other assets, to provide advice in financial and business matters, and to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.