The company's purpose is to provide business consulting, particularly in the financial sector as well as trading in investment goods and other goods. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out any activity that directly or indirectly falls within the company's purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also undertake financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as issue guarantees and sureties in favor of its subsidiaries and third parties.