The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to develop, acquire, hold, manage and sell patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and all other intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and to develop and build devices. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.