The company's purpose is to provide financial, strategic and operational business consulting, marketing, corporate and economic research, training and further education of third parties and personnel consulting on a national and international level, as well as the provision of administrative and operational services. Furthermore, it pursues the acquisition, holding, management and disposal of assets, as well as the financing of companies of all kinds with or without coverage, for its own account and for the account of third parties, the discounting of bills and other claims, and the granting of guarantees and warranties. 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.