The company aims to acquire, finance, manage and sell participations, intellectual property rights and assets of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches or 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. It may provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its shareholders, subsidiaries and third parties. The company may enter into any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.