The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and administer participations in domestic and foreign companies related to the Burger King brand, as well as to manage intellectual property. The company may acquire, hold, license and sell patents, trademarks and technical and commercial know-how. The company may acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and establish branches and subsidiaries. The company may conduct business with affiliated companies, in particular with its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, even without adequate consideration; it may in particular grant loans to affiliated companies or provide security for their liabilities. The company may engage in any activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.