The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in commercial, industrial and other enterprises of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also carry out all types of activities and provide other services that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. Furthermore, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber, sell, rent and manage real estate and limited property rights in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties. In addition, the company may acquire, hold, manage and sell intellectual property rights.