The company's purpose is: to participate in other companies, to acquire, hold, and manage shares and equity interests in companies in Switzerland or abroad. To oversee the development of business in the participating companies and to coordinate their activities. It may hold and grant the use of trademarks, patents, and other types of intellectual property. It may provide financing of all kinds, acquire and manage real estate, and carry out any activity that facilitates or promotes the achievement of the company's purpose. It may conduct its activities in Switzerland and abroad.