The company's main purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide and perform financial and administrative services and related services in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, grant and sell licenses and intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.