The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to perform related coordination, financing and management tasks. It can acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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.