The purpose of the company is to provide consulting services in the field of finance. The company may grant guarantees in favor of affiliated companies. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or suitable to promote it. 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 enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, manufacturing processes and intellectual property rights.