The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds. The company can acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate and other assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company can provide consulting and management services and acquire, manage and dispose of intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds. The company can establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and interim measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.