The company's purpose is to participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad of any kind; it can acquire, encumber, manage and sell such participations, finance companies in which it has a stake, as well as third parties, acquire, manage and sell securities and intellectual property rights of all kinds, and conduct financial, investment, trust and related service transactions. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to broker insurance contracts, mortgages, loans and other financial products. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide collateral for liabilities of affiliated companies.