The company's purpose is to trade in and distribute goods from the automotive industry as well as to provide services in the automotive industry, in particular developing marketing concepts and offering consulting services. The company may: establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad; provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as assume guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties; acquire, manage, exploit and sell concessions, licenses, patents and other intangible property rights; acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad; and generally carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.