The company's purpose is to acquire and sell, hold, manage and broker financial investments and participations of all kinds. 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 its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also acquire, register, manage, encumber and sell patents, licenses and intellectual property rights of all kinds.