The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage as well as to sell participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and to invest in and manage assets. The company may carry out financing and security transactions, including loans, guarantees and security orders, even if they are in the exclusive interest of third parties, including group companies. The company may acquire and sell real estate, encumber and manage it, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose. It may also acquire, hold and distribute intellectual property rights.