The company's purpose is to operate a nationally and internationally active trust office and to conduct all business directly or indirectly related thereto, such as brokerage, assumption of management, entrepreneurial and tax consulting, as well as auditing. 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 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.