The company's purpose is to provide consulting services in the areas of procurement marketing and information technology, to develop and implement marketing and sales strategies, and to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may, by decision of the management, establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, found, operate, acquire or participate in similar or identical companies; it may also acquire representations, agencies and licenses. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the company's purpose, including the purchase and sale of real estate within the framework of the legal provisions.