The purpose of the company is to provide and perform services in the financial, administrative and management sectors. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or acquire other companies in Switzerland and abroad. 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also trade in goods of all kinds and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose.