The purpose of the company is the acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies for its own account and for the account of third parties, the execution and consulting of liquidations, as well as the assumption and execution of all activities directly or indirectly falling within the scope of a trust company. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 grant guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.