The company's purpose is to engage in trade as well as the acquisition, planning, development and management of properties in Switzerland and abroad, holding, managing and disposing of participations in companies of all kinds, financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, importing, exporting and trading in goods of all kinds, as well as providing related services. 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.