The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of participations, financing of participations and the provision of management services. The company can acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of patents, licenses, securities and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.