The company's purpose is to invest in and participate in companies, provide business consulting and marketing services, as well as invest in real estate abroad. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to 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, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.