The company's purpose is to assume trust functions of all kinds; to establish, manage and direct syndicates, cartels and companies; to carry out audits; to assume audit mandates and supervisory functions; to carry out restructurings and liquidations; to manage assets, assume executorships and inheritances; to provide management and consulting services in economic, tax, legal and financial matters. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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 its subsidiaries and third parties.