The company's purpose is to provide market research, consulting and management services to domestic and foreign companies, as well as to conduct financing and trust transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad (acquisition and sale of these participations), 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 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.