The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance domestic and foreign participations. It can provide securities for other companies and assume guarantee obligations. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also arrange financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.