The purpose of the company is the administration, consulting, provision and brokerage of services in the areas of financial management, research and development, information technology, cultural management and non-profit. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.