The company's purpose is to conduct business in the financial sector, trading sector, industrial sector, furniture sector and real estate sector. In particular, the company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of any kind for the liabilities of such group companies, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. Furthermore, the company may grant loans to companies belonging to the same international group as itself. Conducting operations directly or indirectly related to the acquisition of participations of all kinds in other companies. Using funds to acquire, manage and sell a portfolio of securities and patents of all kinds. 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 directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.