The company's purpose is to provide services related to investment management, asset management, and the administration of board of directors' mandates or consulting activities in third-party companies. 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. 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 provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies. For third-party companies, it may provide mandate holders or perform consulting activities and charge related services.