The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out financial transactions in its own name and on its own account. The company can acquire, manage, transfer and exploit intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, etc. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage 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 provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies. The company can carry out all commercial and financial transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose.