The company's purpose is to finance and participate in commercial and industrial enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage its own and third-party assets. 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.