The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular in companies active in the field of financial services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and dispose of real estate, grant and take out loans, provide guarantees and other securities, in particular in favor of affiliated and related companies, as well as conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company and is connected with it.