Acquisition, establishment and participation in companies; operation and establishment of license companies; acquisition and trading of licenses as well as provision of services and consulting in these areas. The company is authorized to conduct all business that promotes the purpose of the company and is connected therewith. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold and sell real estate. It may participate in companies and acquire and exploit industrial property rights, intellectual property rights and know-how.