The purpose of the company is to provide services related to the participation in and financing of domestic and foreign companies, excluding activities subject to the Federal Act on Financial Institutions (FIG) and the Federal Act on Financial Services (FDL). 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 also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.