The company's purpose is to develop and implement investment strategies, evaluate and develop investment opportunities, structure transactions, manage and advise on participations, as well as advise natural and legal persons on asset investments in participations in companies and real estate, and on the strategic and operational management of companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and sell participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company may acquire, rent, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as manage capital. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may conduct all other business that is intended or suitable to promote the company's purpose.