The purpose of the company is to operate a trust office and to carry out all activities related thereto, in particular, managing and updating accounting records, preparing financial statements, social security, VAT and tax returns as well as providing advice on all financial, credit and investment transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.