The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in commercial, manufacturing and service companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can acquire, use and dispose of patents, licenses and trademarks, as well as conduct import, export, financial, brokerage and commission business. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate.