Investments, acquisition, ongoing management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, mergers and acquisitions. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may 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.