Making investments of any kind; acquiring, participating in and holding companies in Switzerland and abroad, and selling them if necessary; founding or financing companies; acquiring and trading real estate, managing properties. The company can acquire and sell industrial property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire real estate, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.