The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also carry out all commercial, financial and other transactions that are intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including granting loans, providing guarantees and carrying out foreign exchange, financing and leasing transactions of all kinds, also in favor of affiliated companies. Furthermore, it aims to provide additional security of all kinds, as well as granting and holding licenses and other intellectual property rights. It can issue bonds and take out loans. The company can acquire, hold, encumber, sell, rent and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.