The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and utilize participations, as well as to provide related planning, coordination, financing, consulting and management services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell securities for its own account, take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and utilize intellectual property rights. Finally, the company may conduct all business activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose.