The company's purpose is to provide management services and advice on corporate transactions, advise on private equity or other financing, provide strategic advice, grant loans to and finance participation companies, as well as acquire and manage participations in other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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 is authorized to take financing, restructuring, and interim measures in favor of shareholders, group companies, or third parties, as well as grant loans or provide security for the obligations of shareholders, group companies, or third parties. 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 enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.