The company's purpose is to acquire and hold participations and real estate, as well as to acquire and hold intellectual property rights, and to provide consulting and services of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in connection with participations. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell properties and intellectual property rights. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession 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.