The company's purpose is to provide financial and investment advice, render services and conduct business related to the consulting and care of private and institutional investors and funds regarding their participation in companies, as well as to carry out all trust transactions directly or indirectly related thereto. Furthermore, the company may purchase, manage, broker and utilize securities, intellectual property rights, conduct financial transactions of all kinds, establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and engage in all commercial and other activities that are connected with the company's 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.