The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to advise third parties in all matters related to the transfer of ownership rights in companies and to support third parties in the acquisition, holding or sale of companies or parts of companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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 subsidiaries and third parties.