The company's purpose is to purchase, sell, hold and manage goods of all kinds, to participate in commercial, industrial and financial companies, as well as to conduct stock exchange, credit, loan and financial transactions. 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.