The company aims to acquire and permanently manage participations in commercial and industrial companies in Switzerland and abroad, to finance such companies and to provide related services. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. 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.