The company's purpose is to participate in and acquire and sell companies or parts thereof. The company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related thereto, including trading in goods of all kinds. It may establish branches, offices or representations in Switzerland and abroad and manage assets on its own account, in particular acquire, finance, create, manage and sell real estate. It may conduct patent and licensing business and provide services. It may trade in precious metals and rare earths.