The company's purpose is to provide services in the field of corporate management and consulting, in particular management services, as well as the acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds to maintain and further develop the company as an independent family-owned business in the hands of the owner family. 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 sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.