Acquisition, holding and disposal of participations in and financing of companies, as well as provision of services and consulting for holding companies and third parties in the areas of marketing, organization and finance. May establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies, acquire, manage, broker and dispose of 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.