The company's purpose is to provide consulting and project services as well as to hold participations. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and finance such companies. The company may acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks and technical and industrial know-how. Furthermore, the company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related to it.