The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations of all kinds in companies, as well as to manage investments and assets, and to develop, acquire, hold, sell and exploit intellectual property rights of all kinds; it can also trade in goods of all kinds. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell or license intellectual property. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.