The company's purpose is the non-licensable investment and management of assets of all kinds, the acquisition, management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, and the holding of real estate abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly connected with it, against payment or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds.