The company's purpose is to hold participations and provide financing. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans. The company may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, hold, exploit and sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights or licenses.