The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to finance affiliated companies. The company may also advise and manage companies that are not directly affiliated with it. The company may acquire, sell, hold and manage financial instruments and products, acquire and exploit intellectual property rights, finance affiliated companies and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to the company's purpose. The company may also establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or establish, acquire or finance companies in any business area in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate and relocate its registered office to another location in Switzerland or abroad.