The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage as well as to sell participations in medium-sized companies in Switzerland and abroad and to provide consulting services, in particular to medium-sized companies. 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.