The company's purpose is to convey ideas, insights, values and knowledge, as well as to carry out mandate activities. It is active, among other things, in advising companies, foundations, families and private individuals; can be active in financial consulting, asset consulting and all related activities; can acquire, manage, collect and trade art, valuables and securities. It can participate in other companies, as well as acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate or properties. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, grant licenses and 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 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.