The company's purpose is to provide advice of all kinds as well as to provide related services. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations and conclude all transactions and contracts that may serve to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also contract loans on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as guarantees and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage or sell any type of debt securities or equity securities in Switzerland or abroad.