The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It may establish branches and subsidiaries 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, intellectual property rights and licenses in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans, create guarantees and conduct foreign exchange and financing transactions of all kinds for the benefit of affiliated companies. It may also issue bonds and take out loans.