The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell direct and indirect participations in businesses and assets of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in the areas of capital and financial investments, real estate, corporate participations, etc. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.