The acquisition, holding and sale of all kinds of participations in Switzerland and abroad, but not for third parties, the provision of services in the field of financial and asset consulting as well as all support activities in this field, including the related fiduciary and administrative tasks. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant guarantees and securities to subsidiaries and third parties.