The company's main purpose is to participate in and finance companies in the trade, industry, services and real estate sectors, as well as to carry out financial and commercial transactions of all kinds, and also to conclude leasing contracts; take over and grant representations; technical and commercial exploitation of patents, licenses and other rights; carry out research and development work; manage assets; conduct consultations and expert opinions; exercise fiduciary functions and provide services in this context. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell, broker and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.