The company's purpose is to hold participations in companies of all kinds, both domestically and abroad. It can establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, manage, exploit and sell intellectual property rights and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose, including granting loans, guarantees, assuming guarantees and providing other securities.