The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, hold and dispose of participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies. The company may acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt, investments, securities or intellectual property rights, within Switzerland or abroad.