The provision of research, coding services and related services for other companies in the group, excluding any financial services subject to authorization, recognition, approval or registration under securities laws. The company may engage in commercial and financial activities of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, for its own account or for the account of third parties. It may provide advice, handle fiduciary operations, finance foreign companies, exploit patents and various rights, as well as acquire and manage real estate. The company may establish branches in Switzerland, take participations in other Swiss and foreign companies, acquire or create similar or related businesses. The company may, moreover, engage in any activities that are appropriate to promote the development of the business and the achievement of the purpose of the Company or that are, directly or indirectly, related thereto.