The company's purpose is to provide services in the financial sector, particularly in Switzerland and Europe, including the purchase, sale and management of participations of all kinds, as well as related coordination, financing and management tasks. 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 the liabilities of affiliated companies.