The purpose of the company is to establish, acquire, hold and dispose of domestic and foreign participations. The company can participate in companies of any kind, finance them or establish or acquire them. The company also aims to advise domestic and foreign companies on financial and economic matters. The company is authorized to conduct all business that appears to promote its purpose or is directly or indirectly related to it. In particular, it can grant loans or other financing to companies affiliated with it, its shareholders, or persons closely related to it or its shareholders, against payment or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds. Furthermore, the company can acquire and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage and commercially exploit domestic and foreign patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights.