The company's purpose is to finance, establish, set up, acquire, manage, sell and hold participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to conduct all business directly or indirectly related to or promoting the company's purpose, establish branches, business premises and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate directly or indirectly in other companies and institutions. It can acquire, manage, utilize and sell real estate, movable assets and intellectual property rights (patents, licenses and other industrial property rights) as well as other assets in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.