The holding of participations, including the purchase and sale of shares and equity interests, the administration of assets, the financing of its subsidiaries, the financial, technical and administrative coordination of the activities of the subsidiaries and affiliated companies. The company may acquire and manage trademarks and patents and may grant loans, mortgages, guarantees and pledges to group companies. The company may, in general, carry out any other activity connected with the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad.