The company may engage in any activity related to the direct or indirect provision of consulting services and may participate in other companies in any form, such as administration, management, control and development of these participation interests in other companies, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, in particular, use its funds for the establishment, management, development and sale of a portfolio consisting of securities or intellectual property rights of any origin and participate in the creation, development and control of any type of company. It may also acquire, through contributions, subscriptions, direct acquisitions or purchase options, any type of securities or intellectual property rights, proceed with their development and realize them through sale, transfer, exchange or otherwise. The company may provide assistance (through the granting of loans, advances, guarantees or other securities) to companies that are part of a Group in which the company holds interests or belongs to (for example, to shareholders or related companies). In general, the company may also provide any commercial, industrial or real estate services, take the necessary measures to protect its rights and carry out transactions directly related to its corporate purpose or that promote its development.