The company's purpose is to provide consulting services and other services to businesses. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 also acquire licenses, patents, capital market instruments and other intellectual property rights, as well as arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.