The company's purpose is to participate in and finance industrial, financial and other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It may also conduct asset management and financing for its own account or for third-party account, grant loans, guarantees and sureties to subsidiaries and third parties, and provide management services to subsidiaries. Furthermore, it may acquire, exploit, manage and license inventions, patents, licenses, trademarks, copyrights and know-how of all kinds, and provide consulting services in the business area.