The company's purpose is to provide services of all kinds in the field of asset management within the meaning of Article 17, paragraph 1 of the Federal Act on Financial Institutions (Financial Institutions Act, FINIG), investment and financial consulting, as well as in related areas, in Switzerland and abroad. The company does not engage in any activity that requires authorization as a manager of collective investment schemes. The company may enter into any further or similar business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may participate in other companies, as well as establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide securities and guarantees, including for the direct and indirect benefit of group companies, as well as take out and grant loans, including to and for the benefit of group companies.