The company's purpose is the primary, permanent management of its own movable and immovable assets; the company is authorized to participate in or establish, acquire, lease or finance other companies; the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may also acquire patents and other intellectual property rights.