The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations, securities and investment products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies; it may acquire, hold, manage and exploit patents and other intellectual property rights and rights. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financial services, grant loans and financing to shareholders and third parties. Furthermore, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose and directly and/or indirectly promote the company's purpose.