The purpose of the company is to acquire and manage other companies of any legal form, to participate in companies, to manage these participations and to coordinate the management in these participation companies. The company also aims to support companies in which it has a stake, in particular in financial terms, including by granting and arranging loans, guarantees, guarantees or other securities. Furthermore, it can acquire, manage and sell intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or establish similar or related companies, and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company. It can also acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company can also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.