The company's purpose is to evaluate and acquire potential investment objects, hold, monitor and dispose of participations in companies, as well as provide financial services, in particular in the areas of investment advice, asset management, management of collective assets, development of financial products, provision of supporting services in the field of general financial and asset consulting, and the brokerage of loans and financial products. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of real estate and provide construction services of all kinds. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber and manage intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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.