The company aims to acquire, hold, sell, transfer and manage participations in Swiss and foreign companies, in particular those active in the production and trade of chemical and technical products of all kinds. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate. The company may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and third parties, and provide security for their liabilities of all kinds, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. It may acquire, encumber, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds.