The company's purpose is the acquisition, long-term management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. Furthermore, it can buy, hold, manage and sell securities. The company can enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company can take out loans and grant them, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of patents. In addition, the company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or merge with other companies. The company can also acquire, hold and dispose of real estate.