The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may carry out all legal transactions and conduct business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and achieve its purpose. The company may evaluate, acquire and/or sell rights to intellectual property and know-how, acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, make financial investments in Switzerland and abroad, broker and/or conduct financial transactions, engage in trade in goods of all kinds, and carry out all other commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.