The company may acquire companies in Switzerland and abroad, participate in any legally possible form in companies, establish subsidiaries and set up branches. The company may provide consulting and services of all kinds. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, transfer and manage real estate, patents, trademarks and intellectual property rights.