The company's purpose is any activity in the financial sector, in particular asset and fund management, especially in commodities, as well as any advisory and consulting activity in the financial sector, excluding any activity requiring authorization under Swiss financial market laws. In general, the company may also carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose and promote its development, including the acquisition of participations in other companies. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad or found companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all permitted securities, real estate (not prohibited by the LFAIE) and financial transactions and conclude any contract directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or contributing to its development. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this serves its interests.