The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance domestic and foreign participations. The company is authorized to establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant securities and assume guarantee obligations for other companies within the group. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that appears suitable to promote the company's purpose or is related thereto. The company may acquire, manage, exploit and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as finance other companies.