The purpose of the company is to acquire and manage participations in companies of all kinds and to finance companies connected with or closely related to the company in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take financing, restructuring and guarantee measures in favor of shareholders, subsidiaries or third parties, as well as grant loans to shareholders, subsidiaries or third parties. It may also acquire, sell, manage and encumber real estate in Switzerland and abroad.