The company invests in, engages with and participates in companies and undertakings, including those that have an accelerating effect on the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The company also finances and operates its own research, teaching and consulting activities, among other things in the field of cybernetics, to improve the prediction, planning and success forecasting of corporate and management systems, which contribute to sustainable economic growth, dignified and meaningful work for all, as well as peace, justice and transparency in the strengthening of institutions and global partnerships. The company may participate in other undertakings, acquire, exploit, manage and dispose of commercial properties and intellectual property rights, establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and perform all legal acts that may be necessary or suitable to promote the purpose of the company or the development of group companies. Furthermore, the company may participate directly or indirectly in group financing, in particular by granting loans to its direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies or by providing guarantees, sureties or other securities of any kind for their liabilities to third parties, even if these loans or securities are in the exclusive interest of its direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted free of charge.