The purpose of the company is to acquire and permanently manage participations in any form in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to invest capital in the sense of a holding company. The company can conduct all business that is somehow related to its purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate, copyrights, licenses, trademarks, patents, securities and precious metals. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company can conduct all business and take all legal actions that are suitable to promote the development of the company and achieve its purpose.