The company's purpose is to provide management consulting, acquire, manage its own assets, mediate and sell participations in companies of all kinds, as well as provide the associated financing. Furthermore, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies. The company is authorized to conduct all business that promotes the company's purpose and is directly or indirectly related to it.