The purpose of the company is to provide services related to the participation in and financing of domestic and foreign companies, in particular the provision of all types of investment advisory services and the brokerage of participations as well as the consulting of enterprises in corporate management. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches as well as participate in other companies. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and dispose of real estate and intangible assets. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financings to affiliated companies and third parties, including their (direct and indirect) shareholders as well as their affiliated companies, and provide securities of any kind for their liabilities, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether or not for a fee.