The company's purpose is to hold participations, financings and licensing business as well as all services and transactions that promote the company, directly or indirectly related to it. 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. It may acquire, establish, manage and sell real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, or are directly or indirectly related to it.