The company's purpose is to advise companies and public institutions, as well as to trade in goods and to broker goods and consulting services. The company may: establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad; acquire, develop, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad; provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties; acquire, manage and sell licenses, patents and rights; conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.