The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage domestic and foreign participations, trademarks, patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or suitable to promote the company's purpose. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad.