The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and exploit participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, including their financing, purchase and sale and management of assets of all kinds, as well as the acquisition and exploitation of intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.