The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, trade and sell participations in other companies of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell participations, as well as provide financing for third parties or affiliated companies on its own account or on behalf of others, and grant guarantees and warranties for affiliated companies and third parties. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate, as well as patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights and all other intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose.