The company's purpose is to provide information research and analysis services to companies, organizations and individuals, combined with corresponding support for decision-makers in the strategy-finding process. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, hold, use and sell patents, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, as well as licenses of any kind.