The company carries out and brokers financial transactions of all kinds. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, hold and sell participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate and make other investments. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.