The purpose of the company is to provide services and solutions in the fields of management consulting, information technology and innovation, as well as all tasks and activities directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish, acquire, hold, exploit, manage, encumber, transfer and dispose of intellectual property rights, technical and industrial knowledge, securities and other assets. 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.