The purpose of the company is to acquire and manage participations in other companies and also real estate, as well as to carry out commercial and financial transactions related thereto. The company may also acquire, manage and dispose of licenses, patents and other intellectual property rights and conduct all business for its own account and on behalf of third parties that fall within the scope of the aforementioned purpose or are suitable for promoting it directly or indirectly. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.