The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in other companies as well as to provide financial consulting. The company may conduct all business in Switzerland or abroad that is suitable to promote the company's purpose, participate in or acquire companies and firms with similar or identical activities in Switzerland or abroad, or establish, acquire or finance such companies. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate. 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, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.