The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of its own assets of all kinds. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, sell and manage licenses.