The company's purpose is to provide consulting services, assume management functions, and trade in and hold participations in companies. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold, and sell real estate. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial, and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring, and interim measures in favor of shareholders, group companies, or third parties, as well as grant loans to shareholders, group companies, or third parties or provide security for their obligations.