The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and by resolution of the Board of Directors, establish branch offices and agencies in Switzerland or abroad. The company may grant securities and guarantees for its shareholders or other group companies and provide loans to its shareholders or other group companies.