The company's purpose is to provide economic and financial research and to support the development and implementation of investment processes for a wide range of institutional clients. The company may acquire, manage and sell branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also encumber, acquire, mortgage, sell and manage properties in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its assets. Furthermore, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, manage and sell intellectual property rights.