The company's purpose is to carry out and provide trade and financial transactions of all kinds, as well as services, consulting and training in the trade and finance sector. The company may acquire, hold, sell and encumber properties in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in, acquire, sell, manage and finance other companies. The company may also acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights and license rights. The company may conduct all business, enter into obligations and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose and the development of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for companies affiliated with the company and for third parties.