The purpose of the company is to participate in and finance industrial, commercial and real estate companies, as well as to carry out all activities that fall within the scope of a financial company. The company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as engage in all commercial activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, alienate and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also undertake financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for controlled companies and third parties.