The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of domestic and foreign participations. The company 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, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, grant loans and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage, exploit or dispose of intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds.