The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company may conduct financing and security transactions, as well as management tasks, also for the benefit or in the interest of affiliated companies, and engage in other types of investments. The company may establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad by resolution of the board of directors. The company may acquire, encumber and dispose of intellectual property rights and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, and enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.