The company's purpose is to establish, manage, acquire, hold and dispose of domestic and foreign participations. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, exploit and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees for subsidiaries and third parties.