The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of participations in other companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to finance companies in which it has a participation. The company can acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of securities and intellectual property rights of all kinds, and conduct financial, investment and trust transactions and related service transactions. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.