The company's purpose is to acquire and sell, as well as hold and manage, participations in other enterprises and real properties as well as other assets. It can exploit patents and licenses. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other enterprises in Switzerland and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.