The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, manage and dispose of securities and intellectual property rights of all kinds, as well as conduct financial, investment, trust and related service transactions. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It can acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies, establish subsidiaries and branches, and conduct all business that is connected with its purpose and the investment of its assets.