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 can acquire, manage and exploit industrial property rights and know-how. Furthermore, the company can conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company can participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or finance them, as well as establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate.