The company's purpose is to develop procedures, technologies, devices and machines, as well as to acquire, manage, broker and sell licenses, patents, trademarks and other intangible assets. Furthermore, the company offers business development services. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and hold capital investments and participations in other companies, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, develop, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.