The company's purpose is to manage participations and intellectual property rights, as well as to acquire and dispose of such assets of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, and to finance, execute and advise on all transactions related to these purposes. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is 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, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.