The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out all ancillary transactions related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate, securities and/or intellectual property rights of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.