The company's purpose is to advise companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to trade, acquire, hold, market and exploit various goods in the service sector, licenses, rights and intangible property rights of all kinds, as well as know-how and related consulting and support services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose, including financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as granting loans, guarantees and assuming guarantees, and providing security.