The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may take out loans and grant them, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of patents. Furthermore, the company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or merge with other companies. The company may also acquire, hold and dispose of real estate.