The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage financial investments and participations, as well as to acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it can arrange financing in Switzerland and abroad for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.