The company's purpose is to provide consulting and management services, as well as related activities, to the extent that they serve the main purpose. 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. The company may acquire, exploit, sell and manage intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly related to it, either for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of any kind.