The company's purpose is to provide economic consulting services in Switzerland and abroad, in particular to research and develop, introduce and distribute new concepts, methods, instruments and applications related to economic topics, as well as to trade in goods of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. 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.