The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies, enterprises or organizations, as well as to provide services to group companies, in particular in the areas of management and financing. The company may acquire, manage, broker and dispose of licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct any business that is connected with the company's purpose or suitable to promote it.