The purpose of the company is the acquisition, holding, management, exploitation and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies, directly or indirectly, in particular in companies in the fields of chemistry and pharmaceuticals and related areas, the management and sustainable development of these participation companies within a group of companies, as well as the provision of the financial and organizational prerequisites for the management of a group of companies. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, exploit and sell participations, properties and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish and finance subsidiaries and branches. The company may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that promote the realization of its purpose, in particular grant and take out loans, issue bond loans, provide guarantees and warranties, and provide securities of all kinds. In pursuing the company's purpose, the company strives to create sustainable value.