The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, to broker financial products and insurance, and to buy and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage, rent, broker and appraise them. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage licenses, patents and other intangible assets 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.