The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may also 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 engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.