The company's purpose is to manage assets in Switzerland and abroad on its own account and on behalf of third parties, to participate in its own right or on behalf of third parties in commercial, industrial and real estate companies in Switzerland or abroad, to carry out all financial transactions (excluding the public collection of deposits and capital) and to assume fiduciary mandates, as well as to acquire and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to manage, acquire and sell, as well as manage, all types of land, i.e. real estate, co-ownership shares, condominium units, etc. The company may acquire and sell acquired companies, open branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish affiliated companies. It may acquire, manage and sell securities, rights to intangible assets and carry out all transactions directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose. The company may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as assume guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.