The purpose of the company is to hold and manage investments in domestic and foreign companies as well as to manage its own assets. The company may acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate, stocks, investments, financial products, and other assets. It may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other domestic and foreign enterprises, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, and enter into all transactions and conclude all contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may acquire, manage, encumber, and dispose of real property, intellectual property rights, and licenses of all kinds. The company may provide consulting services in the areas of finance, corporate strategy, and investments as well as participate in other companies.