The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations as well as to provide consulting services, in particular in the areas of General Business, E-Commerce and Technology. The company may acquire, hold and exploit intellectual property rights and real estate, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and engage in and promote all commercial, financial (including guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties) and other activities that are related to the company's purpose.