The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in other companies of any kind and intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide services to group companies, in particular in the areas of management and financing. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans. The company may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, as well as acquire, hold, exploit and sell patents, trademarks and other license rights.