The company's purpose is to manage its own assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, manage, exploit and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.