Purpose of the branch: Business consulting in all forms and on its own and/or third-party account, in particular with regard to strategy, organization, management, training, IT solutions, risk management, verification and valuations; Design, development, production, adaptation, implementation, installation, provision, maintenance and management on its own and/or third-party account of systems, in particular technological, IT and communication systems, for planning, organization and control of business activities and for controlling company and business processes as well as consulting in these areas; Development, organization and marketing of conferences, congresses, seminars and similar activities related to knowledge, also via the internet, on its own and/or third-party account; may carry out all business, financial, real estate and transportation transactions that are deemed necessary or useful to achieve these purposes, and may grant guarantees, sureties and general guarantees for itself and for third parties to secure financing, loans or other financial transactions, as well as participate directly or indirectly in other companies.