The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of domestic and foreign financial investments of all kinds and participations in other domestic and foreign companies, as well as to manage its own assets, in particular by using financial instruments with leverage. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, rent and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. 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 and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.