The company's purpose is to advise large and small retail companies on all matters of corporate strategy, reorientation of operational business, development and implementation of sales and purchasing strategies, and related marketing strategy issues, as well as to mediate goods transactions between suppliers and retail customers. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to this purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party accounts, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.