The company aims to acquire and manage participations in companies, manage investments and assets, as well as develop, acquire, hold, sell and exploit intellectual property rights of all kinds; it can also trade in goods of all kinds. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell or license intellectual property. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.