The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations of all kinds in domestic and foreign companies, as well as related coordination, financing and management tasks. The company can acquire, manage and exploit industrial property rights and know-how. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose or are suitable to promote it directly or indirectly.