The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company can acquire and manage real estate, acquire, develop, register or exploit patents, licenses and trademarks. It can conclude financial transactions with group companies and third parties, grant guarantees and warranties to group companies and third parties, and make investments of all kinds. The company can conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.