The company aims to acquire and manage participations, real estate and securities, exploit patents, and carry out all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.