The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies of all kinds, in particular in investment companies and companies that provide banking and financial services in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out financing and investment transactions of all kinds, with the exception of accepting public funds, issuing business and commercial securities trading. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.