The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and utilize assets on its own account or on behalf of third parties. The company may perform consulting and organizational tasks. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all further commercial, financial and other business activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, assume guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.