The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, manage and sell assets of all kinds. The company can acquire, hold, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company can provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, sell and manage licenses and other intellectual property rights.