The company's purpose is to hold and manage its own assets, as well as to purchase and sell precious stones and precious metals, and to provide related services. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose, and may acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in other companies or enterprises in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, as well as license rights thereto. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant financing, guarantees and loans to affiliated companies and to third parties.