The company's purpose is to provide asset management, financial and investment advice, portfolio management, research and financial analysis, brokerage of financial transactions, as well as the performance of all services directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.