The company's purpose is to manage assets, in particular to invest in stocks, bonds and all types of financial instruments in Switzerland and abroad. It also aims to provide services, including training and further education. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as establish guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.