The company's purpose is to conduct financial, consulting and brokerage activities. It can also acquire and exploit industrial property rights and know-how, and carry out all other business activities that are suitable for promoting the company's purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all business activities that are 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.