The company's purpose is to provide advice on the acquisition and disposal of assets and participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, set up subsidiaries, participate in other companies, acquire, hold, manage, encumber, exploit and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights, and provide financing to affiliated and other companies, either for consideration or free of charge, grant securities of any kind or otherwise secure or guarantee obligations of these companies. In addition, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are connected therewith.