The company's purpose is to take over asset management of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, to advise third parties on financial, currency and asset matters, to carry out and broker financial transactions, as well as to make capital investments for its own account and for the account of third parties at national and international level, and to acquire, hold and manage participations of all kinds. 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.