The company's purpose is to trade in goods and financial products of all kinds, to broker transactions and to provide consulting services in various economic sectors. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and sell other companies, establish branches and found subsidiaries. It may acquire, manage and sell securities, intellectual property rights and real estate, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose. The company 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.