The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies of all kinds. 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. It may acquire or sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire and sell patents and licenses. Furthermore, the company may take up new business activities that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.