The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, and dispose of participations in other companies. 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 property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.