The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of patents, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as licenses of any kind. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose, including granting loans, guarantees, assuming guarantees and providing other securities. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage and dispose of real estate and make other investments.