The company's purpose is to provide services and advice in the fields of financing and financial structuring, as well as taking participations and investments in any companies or businesses, excluding participations in non-listed companies with a real estate purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, engage in any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate properties both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions, as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.