The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies as well as to acquire, manage, grant and dispose of intellectual property rights in the franchise sector. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and dispose of participations in Switzerland and abroad, finance companies and real estate for its own account or for the account of third parties, provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.