The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies and undertakings of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to plan, manage, broker, monitor and operate projects and provide related services. The company may make or broker financings, acquire, manage and exploit securities, patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights of any kind. The company may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and dispose of real estate, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company.