The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose and are suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, manufacturing processes and intellectual property rights.