The company's purpose is to exercise holding functions, in particular participating in other companies in Switzerland and abroad; providing and granting risk capital, financing, loans, mortgages and investments; technical and commercial exploitation of manufacturing processes, as well as patent, license or other rights; management of investments and assets of all kinds; execution of mandates in the service sector in this context, as well as acquisition, management and disposal of real estate on its own or third-party account. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.