Acquisition, financing, holding and management of participations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as their coordination, management and supervision. The company may acquire, exploit and sell real estate, acquire, manage and sell patents and licenses, and establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, 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, as well as acquire, sell and manage copyrights, patents and licenses. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.