The company's purpose is to provide knowledge and information services of various kinds with the aim of enabling individuals, companies and organizations to strengthen their autonomy and independence in their respective fields of activity. This includes, but is not limited to, providing consulting services, developing and implementing educational programs, providing research and analysis services, as well as developing and applying technologies for information acquisition and processing. 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 provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.