The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds. The company can acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, dispose of, manage and develop real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.