The purpose of the company is to provide consulting and management services to affiliated companies as well as all activities related thereto. The company may further engage in any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate its development and the achievement of its purpose. The company may, in particular, grant or receive loans or other financing directly or indirectly to or from other affiliated companies or third parties, and provide security of any kind for the obligations of such other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property.