The company's purpose is to engage in all activities related to the holding and management of participations in other Swiss or foreign companies, the purchase, sale and management of participation titles, licenses, patents, and any other movable rights/assets, as well as all financial activities directly or indirectly related to these fields, and all real estate transactions. The company may also grant loans (and/or any other form of financing) and guarantees (and/or any other form of security) to one or more group associates of which the Company is or will be a part and/or third parties for their direct or indirect benefit, if it serves the interests of the Company. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other enterprises in Switzerland and abroad.