The company's purpose is to hold subsidiaries and participations in other companies as well as trade in participations; it can acquire, manage, broker and sell licenses, patents or other intangible assets as well as real estate. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.