The company's purpose is to advise companies, particularly in the areas of rail vehicles, telematics, innovations, management and medical technology, as well as to broker orders in these areas. 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 securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.