The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage participations in other companies. It can also conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to this purpose. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and achieve its business purpose. It can acquire, rent, encumber and sell real estate, as well as acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks and other industrial property rights.