The company's purpose is to provide financing, private equity, investment and corporate consulting services in the areas of mergers, acquisitions and participations. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as to grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.