The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations of all kinds; to provide consulting services in the fields of finance, investments, taxes, insurance, and pensions for individuals and companies; to register intellectual property rights of all kinds (in particular patents and licenses); to provide business, marketing, and sales consulting; to acquire, manage, and dispose of real estate; as well as to conduct financial, investment, franchising, and leasing transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may 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, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and may provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.