The company's purpose is: to buy, sell and hold securities, material and immaterial rights, licenses, commodities, etc. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business 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 for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may provide advisory services to institutional and private clients in connection with the development, production, processing, trade and distribution of products and investments of all kinds.