The company's purpose is to provide consulting and services in the field of commercial transactions on its own account and on behalf of third parties; participation in and financing of other companies of all kinds; investment and management of financial resources as well as trading in securities 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 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.