The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage, as well as sell, participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, manage, transfer and exploit intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, etc. and carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may carry out all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose.