The purpose of the company is to invest and manage assets, as well as to acquire, finance, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of any kind, and to carry out any investment activities. The company may conduct financing and security transactions, including loans, guarantees and security orders, even if they are in the exclusive interest of other companies, including group companies. The company may acquire, sell, encumber and manage real estate, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the purpose of the company. It may also acquire, hold and distribute intellectual property rights.