The purpose of the company is the acquisition and sale, holding and management, as well as the establishment and financing of participations in enterprises at home and abroad. The company can also acquire, manage and sell real estate, licenses, patents and other intangible property rights, carry out financing and conduct all business for its own account and on behalf of third parties that fall within the scope of the aforementioned purpose or are suitable for promoting it directly or indirectly. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.