The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, as well as intellectual property rights, and to provide all services related to the aforementioned areas. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses and manufacturing processes.