The purpose of the company is to participate directly or indirectly in other companies and businesses of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, primarily in manufacturing, trading and service companies in the household appliances sector as well as in companies in the real estate sector. In doing so, the company aims to achieve long-term, sustainable value growth with a positive impact on the common good and the environment. The company may establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, manage, develop, encumber, utilize and sell properties, real estate and immovable assets. The company may conduct all commercial, financial and other business activities that directly or indirectly serve its main purpose or are related to it. The company may acquire, hold, manage, develop, encumber, utilize, sell, assign or license intellectual property rights of all kinds.