Acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies, enterprises or organizations, as well as provision of services to group companies, in particular in the areas of management, financing and consulting. May participate in other companies, acquire, manage, broker and dispose of real estate, licenses, patents and other intangible assets, establish and operate branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct any business that is connected with or suitable for promoting the purpose of the company.