The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can manage, purchase and sell intellectual property rights. The company can participate in other companies, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and found subsidiaries. The company can acquire, manage and sell real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also conduct any kind of business that is conducive to its purpose. In particular, it can carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties. It can also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly connected with it, against payment or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds.