The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and exploit properties and participations in Switzerland and abroad; can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties; can act as an intermediary or agent and can acquire, exploit or broker patents, licenses and other intangible rights; can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also carry out financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.