The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, purchase and sale of direct or indirect participations in other companies worldwide, in the sense of a holding company. It may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may acquire, mortgage, alienate and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and engage in guarantees and sureties for subsidiary companies and third parties.