The company's purpose is to provide trust services and all related activities in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it may acquire, hold and sell securities and participations of any kind in its own name or on behalf of third parties. The company may hold assets of third parties in trust and act as an escrow agent for this purpose. Furthermore, the company or its bodies may exercise organizational functions in domestic and foreign corporations (including trusts and foundations) in the name of the company. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, utilize, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account and enter into guarantees and sureties for parent, sister or subsidiary companies.