The company's purpose is to conduct regulated transactions for the purchase and sale of art on the international art market. It may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company (exhibition, trade and brokerage of art objects in Switzerland and abroad, and related services; management, purchase and sale of real estate and related services). 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.