The company's purpose is to provide consulting and financial services. In addition, the company may participate in, found, acquire and merge with other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for group companies and third parties. The company may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and may establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by decision of the management.