The acquisition of participations in companies and service providers of all kinds, the acquisition, exploitation, marketing and disposal of all intellectual property rights, with the proviso that the company will not engage in any activity in Switzerland, except for that which is indispensable for its administration. The company is authorized to carry out all operations and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with similar purposes, merge with such companies and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing or achieving its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may grant guarantees to these companies and loans or guarantees to its shareholders, or to third parties if this serves its own interests.