The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies, as well as to finance group companies. It can carry out any activity that is directly or indirectly related to these purposes. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, licenses, patents and other intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.