The purpose of the company is to provide trust, financial and consulting services as well as to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies and acquire or merge with similar or related companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it.