The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and utilize participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may also acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, develop, register or utilize patents, trademarks, licenses and manufacturing processes and intellectual property rights, or sell them. It may also 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.