The company's purpose is to provide consulting and management services, acquire, hold and sell participations in Swiss and foreign companies or other businesses, acquire, hold and sell shares, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities of any kind, as well as manage portfolios, excluding all activities that require authorization under Swiss financial market legislation. The company may raise external capital in any form and issue bonds, including convertible bonds, and debt securities, as well as any type of debt or equity securities, and provide collateral, excluding all activities that require authorization under Swiss financial market legislation. The company may grant loans, advances, and guarantees to affiliated companies or independent third parties, take all control and supervisory measures, and take all measures that it deems useful to achieve and develop its objectives. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all commercial, technical, financial, or other operations that are 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.