The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, and dispose of participations in other enterprises. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, the company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing on its own account or for the account of others, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also acquire, register, manage, encumber, and dispose of patents, licenses, and intellectual property rights of all kinds.