The company's purpose is to make financial investments and capital investments of all kinds, as well as to provide financial services of all kinds for its own account and for the account of third parties. 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, intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds 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.