The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations. Furthermore, the company may provide management and consulting services to group companies and third parties. In addition, the company may acquire, manage, use, license and dispose of intellectual property rights and industrial property rights of all kinds. 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.