The purpose of the company is to carry out financial activities of all kinds, in particular the granting, brokerage and processing of consumer, commercial and mortgage loans to private individuals and companies (excluding loans for the execution of transactions with financial instruments within the meaning of Art. 3 lit. c. no. 5 of the Federal Act on Financial Services of June 15, 2018), including the provision of advisory services and other services related to such loans. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire participations in and finance small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular in the area of private equity and venture capital investments, including the provision of analysis, advisory and other services related to such participations or financings. 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 provide collateral for liabilities of affiliated companies.