The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds, in particular in the financial and service sectors. The company may also be active in the field of asset management and trust business, as well as in the trade of financial and investment products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.