The purpose of the company is to hold participations in the field of financial services as well as in the area of non-life and life insurance. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in other domestic and foreign companies. The company may acquire, mortgage, manage and sell real estate, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its assets. The company may, with or without consideration, take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as grant loans or provide security for the obligations of shareholders, group companies or third parties, with or without consideration.