The purpose of the company is to assume all functions of a trust company, in particular to manage accounting, prepare annual financial statements, conduct audits, analyses and expert opinions, prepare tax returns, provide tax advice, mediate and manage properties, provide testamentary advice and inheritance services. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or merge with other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It may acquire, manage and sell properties and securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may contribute to the realization of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. In particular, it may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.