The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks, domain names and technical and industrial know-how. The company may carry out all financial, commercial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose, such as participating in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquiring, managing and selling real estate. The conduct of actual banking business and asset management is excluded.