The company's purpose is to trade in financial instruments exclusively on its own account and to provide related activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may 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, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own or another's account and may enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.