The company's purpose is to acquire, finance, manage and dispose of participations in companies and parts of companies of all kinds. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, 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, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and conclude all contracts related thereto.