The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies as well as know-how, patents and other intellectual property rights or related licenses in Switzerland and abroad. It can provide services to companies in which it has a direct or indirect interest, particularly in the areas of management and financing. The company can establish and operate domestic and foreign branches and subsidiaries and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of affiliated companies or third parties.