The company's purpose is to make investments and hold participations in other companies of any business sector in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also participate in joint ventures and partnerships through equity and credit participations, as well as acquire intellectual property. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other Swiss or foreign companies, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries or third parties.