providing any business management services and consulting, particularly in the fields of finance, strategy, operations, and communication. The company may also engage in any other activity directly or indirectly related to these objectives; it may, in particular, create branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with any type of company, carry out any operations, and conclude any contracts aimed at developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, acquire, manage, operate, and market patents, licenses, trademarks, and other intangible rights. Finally, it may carry out any real estate operations and participate in any companies, in Switzerland and abroad.