The company's purpose is to manage its own assets. The company may conduct any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. Furthermore, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or merge with other companies. 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 the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.