The company's purpose is to participate in companies of any kind, as well as all related financial transactions, and to provide consulting and other services. The company also aims to acquire, register and record, hold and manage, exploit and utilize, transfer and dispose of intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as provide related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.