The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in particular, it can acquire, hold, sell and grant patents, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as licenses of any kind, and provide management services to its subsidiaries. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.