The company's purpose is to manage all kinds of movable and immovable assets. The company is authorized to conduct all business directly or indirectly related to or promoting the company's purpose, to establish branches, business premises and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, to participate directly or indirectly in other companies and institutions, or to provide financial services. The company may acquire, encumber, manage, utilize and sell real estate, chattels and intellectual property rights (patents, licenses and other industrial property rights) as well as other assets in Switzerland and abroad.