The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of assets of all kinds, as well as to participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad, and to manage its own assets. The company operates its business activities in Switzerland. Within the framework of the legal requirements of the respective countries or economic areas, the company may also offer its services abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and may participate in or acquire, sell, merge or establish other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financing and enter into security transactions, including guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers and indemnification agreements for liabilities. It may acquire, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to its purpose and are suitable to promote its purpose.