The company's purpose is to manage assets in accordance with FIDLEG/FINIG and to carry out related activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business, including the management of its own assets, which are directly or indirectly related to its purpose, provided that this does not involve any licensed activity under the Banking Act, as a fund management company or as a securities firm within the meaning of FINIG. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.