The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, predominantly but not exclusively in the fields of IT and communication. The company may acquire, exploit, and dispose of intellectual property rights and licenses related thereto. 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 directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.