The purpose of the company is to acquire and manage participations and financial instruments, as well as to provide consulting services, mainly in the areas of finance and investments. The company may also invest in tangible assets and art. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, take over representations, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, manage and sell real estate.