The company's purpose is the purchase, sale and management of all securities, assets and rights of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties, as well as the provision of advisory and assistance services, in particular in administrative, technical, accounting, financial and tax matters, for the benefit of its subsidiaries or third parties. The company may: carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose, excluding operations reserved for natural and legal persons subject to the Federal Law on Banks and Savings Banks; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this serves its interests.