The purpose of the company is to provide services in the field of investment consulting and asset management. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, also without adequate consideration, conduct business with or for the benefit of related parties, in particular its direct and indirect shareholders as well as other group companies, notably grant loans to these persons or provide guarantees, sureties, pledges or other securities to secure their liabilities. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate and participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any further activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.