The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and finance participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to hold assets. The company may acquire, manage and sell securities and intellectual property rights of all kinds, and conduct financial, investment, trust and related service transactions. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant security for liabilities of affiliated companies. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose and the investment of its assets.