The company's purpose is the purchase and sale as well as the development of patents, licenses, trademarks, manufacturing aggregates and control software as well as corporate participations and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.