The company aims to acquire and manage participations in companies of all kinds as well as to make and manage financial investments. The company can participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company can acquire, sell, encumber, manage, rent and develop real estate. The company can provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can also acquire, register, manage, encumber and sell patents, licenses and intellectual property rights of all kinds.