Permanent management of participations in Switzerland and abroad, financing and consulting activities, holding of trademarks, patents, licenses and other intangible assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.