The company's purpose is to hold participations in other companies, finance and advise them, conduct trade and financial transactions of all kinds, and provide financial services, in particular in the area of special financing, as well as provide management services to affiliated companies. 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.