The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of participations. It can make investments of all kinds, advise other companies and publish reports, as well as enter into licensing transactions and similar transactions. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in other companies, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It can conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.