The company's purpose is to provide services in the areas of marketing, consulting, education and information technology. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of assets of all kinds, in particular participations in domestic and foreign companies as well as intangible assets. 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 securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.