The company's purpose is to conduct commercial and financial transactions of all kinds, to participate in other companies, as well as to buy, sell and manage real estate. The company may also conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its corporate purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct any business that is 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.