The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in capital companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to assume and execute fundamental strategy, financing, and management tasks, including management tasks for the companies in which it is currently and/or will be substantially involved in the future, and to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may acquire, sell, encumber, manage, rent, and develop real estate. The company may also assume representations, acquire, develop, manage, and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, manufacturing processes, and other intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.