The company's purpose is to acquire and hold, as well as to take over participations in shares and securities of all kinds from any public and private companies, to purchase, sell and exploit patents, licenses and trademarks from the area of the company's purpose. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.