The company's purpose is to purchase, sell, manage and finance tangible assets, plants and participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide comprehensive financial services. This includes, among other things, consulting on financial matters, executing transactions and developing and implementing investment strategies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.