The company's purpose is to purchase, sell, manage and finance tangible assets, plants and participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. 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, manage and dispose of real estate, securities and/or intellectual property rights of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.