The company's purpose is to conduct financial and capital transactions, in particular to participate in private companies and public corporations, as well as to provide consulting, service and financial services to natural and legal persons. The company may establish branches 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 and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad (only business premises within the meaning of the Federal Property Law). It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees for subsidiaries and third parties.