to provide consulting and management services as well as all related services and the granting of licenses to third-party companies and corporations as well as to companies and corporations affiliated with the company. To this end, the company may, in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies with an identical or related purpose, acquire or create similar companies and, in general, execute all transactions that are suitable for achieving its purpose directly or indirectly. Furthermore, the company may also grant loans to companies and corporations, as well as to companies and corporations affiliated with the company. The company may participate in group financings, in particular by granting loans to its direct or indirect associates or to other group companies or by providing guarantees of any kind to third parties for commitments of other group companies, including in the exclusive interest of its direct or indirect associates or other affiliated group companies without any consideration. The company may engage in any other activity useful for promoting or achieving its purpose, directly or indirectly.