The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and sell direct and indirect participations in companies of all kinds, in particular in the fields of finance and administration. The company can provide all services and conduct all business that is connected with this purpose. The company can establish branches, offices 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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.