The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to hold and manage real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and exploit industrial property rights and know-how, acquire and manage properties, and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or is directly or indirectly related to it. In particular, the company 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.