The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in other companies, manage investments and assets, as well as develop, acquire, hold, sell and exploit intellectual property rights of all kinds. The company can buy, sell and broker goods of all kinds; can acquire and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad; can grant licenses and franchises; can also provide financing for affiliated companies and third parties; can further acquire, manage, broker and exploit assets in Switzerland and abroad, as well as enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad.