The company's purpose is to hold and trade internationally in participations, licenses and patents, as well as to provide services in the areas of management, financing and marketing. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related businesses, acquire real estate (in strict compliance with the rules governing the acquisition of real estate by foreigners) and conclude all transactions and contracts that are intended to promote the company's purpose or have a direct or indirect connection with it. The company may also grant loans and/or guarantees, in any form, to its shareholders or third parties.