Evaluation, brokerage, and auction of inventory, art objects, spirits, and wines, movable and immovable property, as well as entire companies. Acquisition and sale of participations, art objects, spirits, and wines, and consulting services for other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.