The purpose and object of the company is to carry out financing transactions, to invest and manage its own assets in participations, real estate and other assets in Switzerland and abroad. For this purpose, the company may also conduct trust business and acquire and exploit participations in other companies, as well as carry out all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or are suitable for promoting it. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. Excluded are activities that fall under special legislation for banks, securities dealers, investment funds or similar entities.