Holding of participations and provision of services and consulting for affiliated companies in all areas of activity of a financial and consulting company, such as financing, asset and property management, foreign exchange and financial transactions, accounting and business administration, tax and legal consulting, expert opinions, management, marketing and communication consulting. The company may also trade in goods, develop and market concepts and models, exchange electronic data and conduct all transactions related to the company's purpose, directly or indirectly. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in or establish branches and subsidiaries of similar, related and other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and sell patents, licenses, securities and other capital investments in Switzerland and abroad for itself and for third parties. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.