Provision of services in the fields of management, marketing, consulting, arranging of financing as well as exploitation of patents and licenses. Trading and distribution of goods, articles, machines and vehicles of all kinds. Furthermore, the company may acquire or operate companies and businesses in the hotel and catering industry, import, trade or manufacture and refine food and specialties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.