The purpose of the company is to acquire and manage participations in Switzerland and abroad, to provide services in the field of corporate management and administration, and to advise companies on business, strategic, organizational and information technology issues. The company may establish branches and further subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.