The company's purpose is: a) to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies; b) to acquire, manage and dispose of patents, licenses, intellectual property rights or other intangible assets; c) to provide management services to companies in which it has a direct or indirect interest. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.