The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations and assets, as well as to provide holding services to group companies. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account and for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, hold, exploit and sell intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad.