The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration of participations, acquisition and exploitation of patents and licenses, management and financing of companies of any kind, in Switzerland and abroad, excluding real estate participations subject to authorization under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity related to its purpose, either directly or indirectly; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any enterprise related to its purpose, either directly or indirectly; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.