The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in companies of the high-tech industry and related business areas. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or suitable for promoting it. The company may acquire, hold, license and sell intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company is authorized to conduct all business and take all measures that are suitable for promoting the company's purpose or are directly related to the company's purpose.