The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, permanently manage, and dispose of interests in enterprises. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in related enterprises, and acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize, and dispose of real property and intellectual property rights. In addition, the company may perform all legal acts that are associated with the company's purpose, particularly granting financing to affiliated and other companies, providing securities of all kinds, or otherwise securing or guaranteeing the obligations of these companies.