The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations and to provide all services resulting from the holding function. The company may also advise and operationally support companies and other organizations in management matters. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose. 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. It may acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate, securities, copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds, and trade in goods of all kinds. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.