The company's purpose is to own and manage participations and intellectual property; to market and distribute commercial products worldwide and to carry out any other kind of commercial activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.