The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies and entities of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, to provide services to the held companies, their management and marketing, as well as to hold patents, trademarks and rights of any kind. The company may acquire, encumber, hold and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, conclude any contracts, grant loans and create securities, as well as conduct any business that promotes the purpose of the company or is directly or indirectly related to it.