The company's purpose is to assume and carry out trust and advisory mandates, as well as all tasks and activities directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage licenses, patents and other intangible assets, as well as real estate, arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.