The company's purpose is to hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies. The company may establish branches, agencies and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies or merge with them. It may acquire, establish, manage and dispose of real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses and other intellectual property. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and guarantee measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as grant loans to group companies or third parties or provide security for their obligations.