The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties, finance trade transactions and undertakings, assume representations, acquire and exploit patents, licenses and intellectual property rights, manage and advise undertakings, carry out marketing tasks, exercise fiduciary functions, manage assets and participate in all kinds of investments. 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 that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.