The company's purpose is to participate in industrial, commercial and mercantile enterprises, manage assets of all kinds, exploit patents, and conduct all business related to this purpose, including the acquisition of real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.