The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company may provide management services to its portfolio companies. It may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.