Rental, trade and maintenance of goods of all kinds; participations; management of assets; patent and license transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose and beneficial to the success of the company. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.