The purpose of the company is to provide financial and consulting services as well as to manage its own assets in financial investments, including the conclusion of any type of financial transactions, also using derivative financial instruments and including the raising of external capital and the financing of other companies. However, this business area of the company exclusively includes non-licensable activities and extends to Switzerland and the entire foreign country. The purpose of the company also includes the settlement of rights and obligations as well as procedures in Switzerland and abroad in connection with the company's former business activities. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the interests of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose. The company is a subsidiary of the Morgan Stanley Group and can therefore also conduct its business activities in the interests of the group. The company may acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish subsidiaries, branches and representations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad.