The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular in companies in the field of commercial and trading businesses as well as real estate. The company may provide financing, grant guarantees or warranties. It may conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad.