The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company can acquire, hold, manage and dispose of intellectual property rights and licenses in Switzerland and abroad. It can buy and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, develop and build on it, and trade in real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. Furthermore, the company is authorized to provide financing, restructuring and guarantee measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, to grant loans or to provide securities for their obligations.