The company's purpose is to directly and indirectly participate in companies, provide consulting and brokerage services, as well as services in the fields of business administration, corporate management, establishment and management of joint ventures, and the merger of companies. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.