The company's purpose is to trade (including import and export) in goods of all kinds, provide corporate and investment consulting, manage properties and other assets, both its own and those 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 directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.