The purpose of the company is the acquisition, ownership, management, sale, trading and financing of participations in other companies. The company can acquire, hold or exploit real estate and intellectual property rights. It can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or acquire other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all activities that are suitable to promote its purpose. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.