The purpose of the company is to conduct investment business and to acquire, manage and sell participations in companies. The company can acquire, manage and sell real estate. It can further take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company can further establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and enter into all business, conclude all contracts, provide all services and carry out all commercial, financial and other transactions that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose directly or indirectly.