The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as securities and financial instruments. Furthermore, the company aims to provide services of all kinds in the areas of consulting, management, administration, finance and trust. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all commercial, financial and other business activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, develop, encumber, sell and manage patents, licenses, software, manufacturing processes and other intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.