The company's purpose is to provide services and consulting, particularly in the area of mergers, acquisitions, fusions and divestitures. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.