The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in commercial and industrial companies, as well as to carry out all financing transactions related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.