The purchase of real estate, research, purchase and sale of rare objects. All investment consulting, research and financial analysis services. The acquisition, holding, administration and disposal of all participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans, guarantees or other securities to shareholders or affiliated companies, or benefit from such loans, guarantees or securities. In general, the company may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all operations, services and advice directly or indirectly related to its purpose and take an interest in all similar enterprises in any form. The company may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad.