The company's purpose is to participate in other companies as well as to manage and finance companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, use, manage and sell real estate and intellectual property rights, and carry out all activities that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company.