The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of any kind, as well as to provide services in the marketing sector. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage intellectual property rights and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to its affiliated companies, either directly or indirectly, against payment or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds.