The purpose of the company is to provide advice on financial matters and to carry out financial transactions on its own account and on behalf of third parties. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with its purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.