The company's purpose is to assume and manage mandates as a member of the board of directors, foundation board or similar functions in companies and foundations of all kinds, to provide consulting services to natural and legal persons, and to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may acquire, manage, transfer and exploit intellectual property rights such as patents and trademarks in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.