The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, exploit and sell participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly. The company also aims to create, acquire, manage and sell properties on its own account and on behalf of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all legal transactions and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, exploit and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and securities of all kinds for affiliated companies and third parties, or otherwise secure or guarantee obligations of these companies.