The company is a wealth manager in accordance with the Financial Institutions Act ("LEFin"). The company's purpose is wealth management, financial investment advice and financial research, as well as all financial transactions. The company may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests. Furthermore, the company may acquire participations in any other Swiss or foreign companies (excluding participations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners of December 16, 1983). Finally, the company may establish subsidiaries or branches in Switzerland and abroad, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, and carry out all commercial, financial, securities or real estate transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose.