The purpose of the company is to participate in undertakings of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, to acquire securities, to manage these participations and securities on a permanent basis, and to finance subsidiaries and affiliated companies. The company may also acquire and exploit patent and know-how rights, as well as acquire, manage and sell participations in real estate companies. The company is authorized to conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or is suitable for promoting it. In particular, it may also participate in other companies, acquire similar or related businesses, establish new ones, and set up branch offices. The company may acquire, manage, renovate, rent and sell properties and real estate.