The company's purpose is to provide services in the fields of investment management and financial operations of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties. The company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all operations directly or indirectly connected with its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for controlled companies and third parties.