The company's purpose is to hold participations, in particular participations in financial companies. The company can acquire, exploit and grant licenses. The company can conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including the purchase and sale of real estate. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.