Providing services, in particular in the areas of corporate consulting and corporate development, for companies, associations, public authorities and other organizational forms, scientific research in the field of economic issues and promotion of entrepreneurship, as well as trading in goods of all kinds. May establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies, acquire, manage, broker and sell real estate and securities, take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights, and conduct all commercial, financial and other business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or is directly or indirectly related to it.