The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and hold company participations in Switzerland and abroad, and to provide consulting services for the management and establishment of companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.