The company's purpose is to provide consulting services and all other functions that fall within the broad business area of a management consulting company, as well as to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and acquire or establish similar or related businesses. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate, copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds, as well as carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.