The company's purpose is to participate in enterprises of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in trading companies, as well as to exploit intellectual property rights. The company may acquire, manage and sell securities, establish branches and subsidiaries 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 in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.