The company's purpose is to provide management services of all kinds, to hold and manage participations and licensing rights in Switzerland and abroad, industrial and commercial properties in Switzerland and all properties abroad, as well as to conduct all kinds of commercial transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies 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 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.