The company is an asset manager within the meaning of Art. 17 FINIG. The purpose of the company is to provide asset management services in accordance with Art. 19 para. 1 FINIG, as well as other independent advisory services in the financial sector. 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 and for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.