The company's purpose is to create analyses and financial reports, monitor market developments, conduct market research, monitor the asset management of third parties and perform any other related activities, and may participate in other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may employ representatives, it may provide direct or indirect financing to third parties, including the company's shareholders, or to companies in which these third parties hold investments, through mortgages or other loans. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that appear useful or related to the realization and promotion of its social purpose.