The company's purpose is to provide investment advice to customers and other services outside the scope of financial market law for the benefit of customers, as well as advice and brokerage in connection with the purchase, sale or merger of companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.