The company's purpose is to acquire and hold participations in Swiss and foreign companies on a long-term basis. It may also hold, manage and exploit trademarks, patents, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights, conduct business, conclude legal transactions and raise, grant and/or secure financing for companies directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. Furthermore, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are suitable to promote or facilitate the company's purpose.