The company's purpose is to trade in and manage equity capital, in particular through the purchase and sale of financial instruments, as well as shares, futures, options and other derivatives on international stock exchanges. 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. The company may provide financing for its own purposes as well as for its subsidiaries and assume guarantees or sureties for its subsidiaries.