The company aims to acquire, hold, sell, transfer and manage participations in Swiss and foreign companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate and property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage, use, license and sell intellectual property rights and industrial property rights of all kinds, as well as finance other group companies. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other transactions that are intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.