The company's purpose is to manage and administer companies and assets, as well as provide corporate and investment advice. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, utilize, sell and lease real estate, plots of land and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the company's purpose or are related thereto.