The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, utilize and sell participations, as well as to provide management services. The company may enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. In particular, it may acquire, utilize and sell rights, patents and licenses. Furthermore, it may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or merge with other companies. Additionally, the company may create, acquire, encumber and sell real estate.