The company's purpose is to carry out consulting, marketing, market research, assistance in the introduction and commercialization, and development of any kind of products in Switzerland and/or abroad, as well as any other related activities. The company may also carry out management consulting and marketing activities in general. The company may directly or indirectly acquire interests and participations in other companies or industrial, commercial, financial, and service enterprises in Switzerland or abroad, in the sector related to the company's purpose or in other sectors, and open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may generally carry out activities related to the granting of loans, guarantees, including mortgage guarantees, sureties, and warranties, also in favor of third parties, excluding, however, the exercise of banking and insurance activities. The company may also acquire, sell, manage, receive for use, and grant for use technologies, technical know-how, industrial patents, trademarks, licenses, and intellectual property rights in general. The company may also acquire, encumber, manage, administer, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in real estate companies and enterprises with headquarters and/or activities in Switzerland and abroad, in compliance with applicable laws. Finally, the company may carry out all commercial, industrial, and financial operations or of any other kind deemed necessary or useful and functionally connected with the company's purpose or aimed at achieving its purpose.