The company's purpose is to provide consulting services as well as controlling and market analysis services. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. 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 and/or other investment assets 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, group companies and third parties.