The company's purpose is to manage participations and intellectual property rights and, in this context, to acquire and dispose of assets of all kinds, including companies, real estate, in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, the company provides services in the areas of financing, implementation and consulting for all transactions related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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.