The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, sell and lease, in its own name and on its own account, movable and immovable assets in Switzerland (limited to funds intended for business establishments) and abroad. The company may also, in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all activities, including commercial, industrial and financial operations, directly or indirectly connected with the company's purpose, including the granting of guarantees and sureties; take direct or indirect interests and participations in other companies or enterprises in the sector related to the company's purpose or in other sectors; assume representations; acquire, sell, register and exploit trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights; establish branches and subsidiaries.