The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, manage, transfer, dispose of, and license intellectual property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and invest in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own or third-party account and issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.