The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations, as well as to finance and broker participations, patents, and licenses. The company may also trade in and rent out business and commercial equipment of any kind, and provide management services of any kind. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold, and sell real estate. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial, and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring, and guarantee measures in favor of shareholders, group companies, or third parties, as well as to grant loans or provide security for the obligations of shareholders, group companies, or third parties.