The company's purpose is to provide services in the fields of financial and tax consulting as well as acting as an escrow agent, and to manage its own assets. The company may enter into any business, take any measures and conclude any contracts that are connected with or suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and grant licenses, participate in companies of the same or related industries or acquire or establish and finance such companies. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also acquire, register, manage, encumber and sell patents, licenses and intellectual property rights of all kinds.