The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to develop, create, renovate, acquire, hold, dispose of, use, dispose of and manage and rent properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. Furthermore, it may provide financing, guarantees and sureties in favor of affiliated companies and third parties. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage, hold and dispose of intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, etc. as well as licenses of all kinds.