The company's purpose is (1) to provide consulting services in the field of management and corporate development, and (2) to invest in companies with high potential and to actively provide business expertise to such companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies 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, except for real estate transactions that are subject to authorization under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons 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.