The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in domestic and foreign companies. It can grant and take out loans, as well as provide guarantees and other securities, in particular in favor of affiliated and related companies. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.