The company's purpose is to manage and administer its own assets, as well as to carry out all commercial and financial activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, assume representations, and enter into any business and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the company's purpose, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also enter into financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees, sureties, and pledge agreements for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, encumber, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, or sell any type of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.