The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, sell, transfer and manage participations of any kind in companies, as well as to manage them, including the activities associated therewith, such as holding intellectual property rights and similar rights, as well as establishing subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company aims to provide management and consulting services. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and collateral to affiliated and related companies, and raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.