The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations. It can participate in other companies, acquire or establish similar or related companies, as well as acquire, encumber and sell real estate, securities and other assets. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, establish or merge with similar or related companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and transfer patents, licenses and representations in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage or resell properties and real estate, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.