The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular in the areas of trade and services. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may establish branches, offices or representations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire or participate in other companies. It may manage assets on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in particular acquire, finance, create, manage and dispose of real estate. It may conduct patent, license and other intellectual property transactions.