The purpose of the company is to provide services in the areas of strategic and operational consulting for companies and executives, corporate management and marketing. The company may also conduct all commercial, financial and other business that is intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including granting loans, providing guarantees and conducting foreign exchange, financing and leasing transactions of all kinds, including for the benefit of affiliated companies. Furthermore, it aims to provide additional security of all kinds, as well as granting and holding licenses and other intellectual property rights. It may issue bonds and take out loans. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, rent and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.