The company's purpose is to carry out consulting, marketing, market research, assistance in the introduction and commercialization, and development of any kind of product in Switzerland and/or abroad, as well as any other related activity. The company may also carry out general management consulting activities. The company may also purchase, sell, import, export, and market products of any kind, on behalf of third parties and on its own account. The company may directly or indirectly acquire interests and participations in other companies or industrial, commercial, financial, and service enterprises in Switzerland or abroad, in the sector related to the company's purpose or in other sectors, and open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may generally carry out activities related to the granting of loans, guarantees, including mortgages, sureties, and warranties, also in favor of third parties, excluding, however, the exercise of banking and insurance activities. The company may also purchase, sell, manage, receive for use, and grant for use technologies, technical know-how, industrial patents, trademarks, licenses, and intellectual property rights in general. The company may purchase, sell, and manage real estate, limited to funds intended for the permanent establishment of the company and its activities, as well as participate in real estate companies and enterprises with headquarters and/or activities in Switzerland and abroad, in compliance with applicable regulations. Finally, the company may carry out all commercial, industrial, and financial operations or of any other kind deemed necessary or useful and functionally connected with the company's purpose or aimed at achieving its purpose.