The company aims to acquire and manage patents and licenses of all kinds. Furthermore, it aims to hold and sell participations of all kinds. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.