The company's purpose is to manage, acquire and dispose of assets of all kinds, in particular participations in companies of all kinds. Furthermore, the company provides consulting services of all kinds, in particular in the field of business and management consulting. The company can acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as license rights thereto. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for liabilities of affiliated companies.