The company's purpose is to trade in consumer and investment goods; provide services such as consulting, marketing, training, mining, and property management. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans and engage in leasing transactions. It may also conduct financing, securities, and foreign exchange transactions for its own account or for third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.