The company's purpose is to participate in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide all related services. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it can acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans. The company can also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, as well as acquire, hold, exploit and sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights or licenses.