The company's purpose is to provide services in the field of conducting and supporting research and development (R&D) in selected technology areas, acquiring and owning intellectual property (IP), managing the development of acquired IP, business development and marketing, and commercial exploitation of acquired IP and related R&D results. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.