The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations of all kinds, as well as to perform related coordination, financing and management tasks. The company may acquire, manage and exploit industrial property rights and know-how. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company may participate in, acquire, finance or establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate.