The company's purpose is to hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies. Acquisition, exploitation and sale of copyrights, patents, licenses, trademarks and other intellectual property rights. Furthermore, it can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can also enter into any business and conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.