The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell business properties in Switzerland, alternative investments and its own asset management. Furthermore, the company aims to provide comprehensive consulting and services of all kinds in the areas of asset, estate and financial planning for larger families (excluding asset management for third parties pursuant to Art. 17 of the Financial Institutions Act [FINIG]). 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, including the acquisition, exploitation and sale of industrial property rights and know-how. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for parent, subsidiary and sister companies, as well as third parties. In addition, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly beneficial to the company.