The purpose of the company is to promote and support private individuals and companies, among other things, in the areas of consulting and other services; it can also engage in trade with goods of all kinds. The company can further enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in, acquire or merge with other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can acquire, encumber, manage or sell real estate and licenses in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, exploit or sell patents, trademarks, design rights, copyrights and other intellectual property rights in any form.