The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of capital investments. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate, intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds. Furthermore, it may 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.