1 The company's purpose is to be active in the following areas: acquiring and managing direct or indirect participations in all types of companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as financing and creating such companies; acquiring, selling, holding and managing all real estate values in Switzerland and abroad. The company will not carry out any operations prohibited by the LFAIE. 2 The company may create, acquire, manage and transfer intellectual property rights, in particular acquire or grant licenses and sub-licenses. 3 The company may also carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, including the creation of legal entities in Switzerland or in other countries (branches, subsidiaries, or any other legal form), which is intended to promote the achievement of its objectives.