The company's purpose is to provide services of all kinds in the areas of consulting, brokerage and market research in Switzerland and abroad, to trade in goods of all kinds and to provide related services. In this context, the company may also assume or manage board of directors, foundation board and advisory board mandates. 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.