The company is an asset manager pursuant to Article 17 of the Financial Institutions Act (FINIG). The company's purpose is asset management pursuant to Article 19, paragraph 1 of the FINIG, investment advisory services pursuant to Article 19, paragraph 3, letter a of the FINIG, as well as related activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.