The company's purpose is to provide services in the areas of household, garden and transportation; buying and selling, renting and managing properties, as well as trading in goods of all kinds. 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, hold and dispose of real estate and securities. 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.