The company's purpose is to trade and manage properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide financial and investment services of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, sell and hold participations in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, and found, acquire, sell and hold other companies of any kind 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 sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.