Consulting in financial, investment, tax, insurance and pension matters for private individuals and companies; operation of corporate, marketing and sales consulting; financial, investment, franchising and leasing transactions; registration of intellectual property rights of all kinds, such as patents and licenses; trade in goods of all kinds. The company can 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. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.