The company's purpose is to manage its own assets, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of domestic and foreign financial investments of all kinds, as well as provide asset management, consulting and financial services. 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 and intellectual property rights 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 affiliated companies and third parties.