The company's purpose is to engage in all types of investment activities in its own name and on its own account, including investments in Switzerland and abroad, stock investments, investments in stock funds, bonds, participations, and other related activities. 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, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.