The company's purpose is to provide services to and advise companies in general, and in particular with regard to the execution, management and disposal of direct and indirect participations in companies in the technology, trade and services sector. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate directly or indirectly in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and licenses in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, exploit and sell patents, trademarks, design rights, copyrights and other industrial property rights in any form.