The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in other companies, make acquisitions, and provide management, consulting, and administrative services. The company may acquire, exploit, grant, and sell patents, licenses, and other intangible assets. It may 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 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, and grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.