The company's purpose is to acquire, develop, distribute, license and sublicense, transfer, hold and manage any form of intellectual property and licensing rights, as well as participate in and finance companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out any commercial, industrial or financial activities that it deems useful for the fulfillment of its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and/or other investment assets in Switzerland and abroad. It may 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.