The company's purpose is the direct or indirect, majority or minority acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It can establish companies, grant loans to affiliated companies, provide guarantees and conduct foreign exchange and financing transactions of all kinds. It can also raise bond loans and loans. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company and are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose directly or indirectly. In particular, it can also evaluate, exploit and manage intellectual property rights, i.e. protective rights of all kinds.