The company's purpose is to hold and manage as well as trade in participations in other companies and rights. The company may also provide additional services related thereto, in particular the management of assets of all kinds. It may acquire, manage, transfer and sell intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, etc. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.