The purpose of the company is to provide financial advisory services. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. Furthermore, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or establish, acquire or finance companies in the same or similar fields of business in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad and may also 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.