The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations, finance them, provide related services and perform management tasks. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company also aims to acquire, create, manage (including licensing) and sell patents, trademarks or other intangible assets. The company may conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its assets, conclude contracts, establish or acquire companies in Switzerland and abroad, or participate in them, as well as establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.