The company's purpose is to purchase, sell, manage and finance tangible assets. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell similar or related companies, and enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company. Furthermore, the company may, at market conditions, enter into direct and indirect financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities of any kind, including pledges, guarantees and sureties for its direct shareholders, subsidiaries and third parties.