The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in Swiss or foreign companies of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold or sell real estate to the extent permitted by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG). The company 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 conduct any further business and take any measures that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.