The purpose of the company is to carry out financing of all kinds, in particular the financing of group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, manage, encumber, enforce or dispose of real estate, securities and intellectual property rights (in particular patents, trademarks, licenses and technical and industrial know-how). The company may grant loans to its direct or indirect parent company and direct or indirect subsidiaries or provide other financial services, as well as create securities of all kinds, in particular by way of pledge or transfer of assets or by providing guarantees of all kinds, with or without consideration.