The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in domestic and foreign industrial and commercial companies of all kinds. Among other things, the company may acquire, manage and exploit rights of all kinds, in particular intellectual and industrial 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.