The company's purpose is to provide technical and commercial services, in particular consulting, brokerage, teaching and research in the fields of education, training, personal development and related businesses, as well as services in the field of information technology, in particular software development and the sale of related products, as well as the provision of consulting and support services in the areas of general management. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide services and trade in goods in the field of industrially manufactured components and software-based system solutions of all kinds, in particular industrial and scientific systems. The company may acquire, hold, use and exploit patents, trademarks, technical and industrial knowledge. 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 and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may offer its own or third-party premises to third parties for a fee. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries or third parties.