The company's purpose is to operate a trust office. This includes, in particular, maintaining accounting records, conducting audits, taking over the management of properties and companies, as well as carrying out commercial and real estate transactions of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.