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 connected 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 grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company can conduct all business and perform all legal acts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.