The company's purpose is to provide advice on the acquisition, holding and management and disposal of participations of all kinds, in particular equity participations, as well as to provide services related thereto, in particular in the field of corporate finance and corporate governance. 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 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.