The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance participations of all kinds. It can acquire, hold and exploit intellectual property rights and real estate. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all real estate, commercial and financial transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose or are suitable to promote it. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, as well as acquire, sell or develop patents and trademarks.