The company's purpose is to provide financial consulting services to private and institutional clients and to participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad, and in this context, to acquire, manage and sell participations. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.