The company's purpose is to hold shares in other capital and/or personal companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, and enter into any business that can achieve synergies with the main purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, hold, exploit and sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights or licenses.