The purpose of the company is the acquisition, ownership, permanent management, sale, trading and financing of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. 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, rent and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, manage and sell intellectual property rights of all kinds. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees, sureties and other securities of all kinds for subsidiaries and third parties.