The company's purpose is to provide consulting services and to invest in, acquire, manage, trade and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies and businesses of all kinds. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. 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 and intellectual property rights 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.