The company's purpose is to participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, including partnerships. The company can take all measures and conduct business in Switzerland and abroad that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company is part of the group controlled by UBS Group AG as the parent company. It can promote the interests of the parent company or other group companies. It can grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and security to group companies.