The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and utilize participations, as well as provide support, consulting, design and general services to affiliated companies or third parties in Switzerland and abroad. The company may assume representations, acquire, develop, manage, utilize and transfer patents, licenses, trademarks and related know-how. The company may make financial investments and acquire, rent, sell and manage real estate, properties and other assets (such as art or vehicles). It may also establish subsidiaries.