The company's purpose is to provide consulting services, particularly in the fields of management, strategy, production, and distribution. Furthermore, the company's purpose is the trade of goods of all kinds. The company may file, own, purchase, and sell patents or any other intellectual property rights and licenses. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, engage in any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate properties both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions as well as provide guarantees or securities for subsidiaries or third parties.