The company's purpose is to establish, acquire, hold, manage, finance and develop participations in domestic and/or foreign companies, as well as to develop, acquire and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, know-how and other rights of companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may, in particular, finance group companies and provide guarantees in favor of group companies and provide related services. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of securities and financial products within the framework of managing its own assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and achieve its purpose.