The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies. The company may provide services to its affiliated companies and acquire, manage and dispose of intellectual property rights of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for its subsidiaries and third parties.