The company's purpose is to conduct financing transactions in its own name and on its own account, provide financial services and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches, agencies and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell participations in other companies or merge with them. It may acquire, establish, manage and sell real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses and other intellectual property. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as grant loans to group companies or third parties or provide security for their obligations.