The company's purpose is to provide advisory and other services related to the acquisition, management and disposal of private equity investments of all kinds, both domestically and abroad, but excluding any activities that require authorization under Swiss financial market legislation. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, and participate in other companies, both domestically 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, both domestically 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.