The company's main purpose is to participate in and finance companies in the trade, industry and real estate sectors, as well as to conduct financial and commercial transactions of all kinds, and also to conclude leasing contracts; assume and grant representations; technical and commercial exploitation of patents, licenses and other rights; carry out research and development work; manage assets; conduct consulting and expert services; exercise fiduciary functions and provide services in this context. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.