The company's purpose is to buy and sell securities and manage them as a principal, as well as to arrange financing; it can also acquire, manage and sell other assets. Additionally, it engages in the buying and selling, brokerage, trading and participation in real estate. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to its purpose. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.