The company's purpose is to participate in other companies and to permanently manage such participations. It can conclude transactions directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and the investment of its assets. The company can establish branches, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and sell patents and licenses, participate in other commercial and industrial enterprises, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or in its interest and suitable to promote the corporate purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, build, sell and manage real estate.