The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, holding and management of participations in all types of companies in Switzerland and abroad, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and hold participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, in Switzerland only those with exclusively commercial use and in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners. The company may acquire, operate, use and exercise all intellectual property rights, trademarks, models and/or designs, in any manner whatsoever. The company may provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds, to its subsidiaries, sister companies, parent company or any other affiliated company. The company may also grant loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds to third parties. The company may furthermore carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose or that promote or facilitate its development.