The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in Swiss or foreign companies of any kind. The company may: carry out all financial, commercial or industrial activities related to movable and immovable property, which are directly or indirectly connected with its purpose; establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies that are directly or indirectly connected with its purpose; grant loans and guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it is in its interest. The company may acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks and technical and industrial knowledge, acquire, hold, sell and encumber properties in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may enter into all transactions that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it.