The purpose of the company is to carry out financing, take over management and representation of all kinds, trade in goods of all kinds, manage businesses on a fiduciary basis, acquire and exploit patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights, as well as take over participations. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.