The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, finance, manage and sell participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company aims to provide services and coordination tasks in the areas of sales, planning, construction, management, subcontracting of all kinds and general consulting. In addition, the company aims to acquire and directly or indirectly develop intellectual property rights, their use through licensing, their sale and the financing of all company activities. 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, as well as issue guarantees, warranties and all other securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.