The company's purpose is to provide consulting and management services, as well as to make strategic and financial investments. It can participate in other companies, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can grant loans to affiliated companies or provide securities. The company can acquire, manage, encumber and sell properties, participations, intellectual property rights and other assets for investment purposes in Switzerland and abroad. The company can conduct business with or for the benefit of affiliated companies, including its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, in particular grant loans or provide guarantees, warranties, pledges or other securities to secure their liabilities, in each case with or without consideration and even if such transactions are in the exclusive interest of the affiliated parties. The company can engage in all direct or indirect activities, including commercial and financial transactions, that are conducive to its purpose.