Holding and managing participations and selecting and executing capital investments for its own account, providing insurance and investment advice for its own account and for third parties. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.