The company's purpose is the direct or indirect, majority or minority acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies. It can establish companies, grant loans to affiliated companies, provide guarantees and conduct foreign exchange and financing transactions of all kinds. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose and are suitable for promoting the development of the company and achieving the company's purpose directly or indirectly. In particular, it can also evaluate, exploit and manage intellectual property rights, i.e. all kinds of protective rights, including granting licenses.