The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of assets of all kinds. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, dispose of and manage licenses and other intellectual property rights.