The purpose of the company is to manage assets and finances and to provide administrative and consulting services to natural and legal persons in Switzerland or from Switzerland, without ever having custody of third-party assets. The company may be active in all areas that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose; however, it may not acquire, hold or dispose of real estate without prior approval from the competent Swiss authority, either directly or indirectly. The company may conduct all commercial and financial transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and create securities of all kinds for the direct or indirect benefit of affiliated companies or third parties, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.