The purpose of the company is to hold Swiss and foreign participations in enterprises. The company can provide management and financial services to its subsidiaries. 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, patents, licenses and manufacturing processes in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.