The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire or merge with similar or related businesses, and enter into any transactions and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may acquire, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.