The company's purpose is to provide advisory and brokerage services to companies and investors, in particular advising on the planning and execution of sales and purchases of company participations (acquisitions and divestments), mergers and other direct investments, as well as related questions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies 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.