The company's purpose is to develop and distribute financial products of all kinds, in particular alternative investment products such as hedge funds (single and umbrella funds), derivative products, alternative investment vehicles and similar products. The company may also provide investment advisory services in the aforementioned areas. Furthermore, the company may hold participations and provide other advisory services to legal and natural persons in the areas of strategy, organization, processes and finance. 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.