The company's purpose is: Holding and managing participations of all kinds. Providing advice on financial, investment, tax, insurance, and pension matters for private individuals and companies; registering intellectual property rights of all kinds, such as patents and licenses; providing corporate, marketing, and sales consulting services; acquiring, managing, and disposing of real estate; conducting financial, investment, franchising, and leasing transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.