The company's purpose is to assume management tasks, execute commercial transactions for its own account and for the account of third parties, invest and manage assets, as well as acquire and hold participations for its own account and for the account of third parties. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.