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 may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as license rights thereto. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities which are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company and acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies or undertakings in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.