The company's purpose is to acquire and hold, manage and administer participations, as well as to provide management services and make available the necessary infrastructure and resources. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 and for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.