The company aims to acquire, develop, manage and exploit know-how, invention patents and other intellectual property rights, as well as to protect intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad. It can conduct all business directly or indirectly related to this purpose. The company can acquire, finance, sell and manage participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, establish subsidiaries and set up branches. It can grant loans or other financing to third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which they are involved, and provide collateral of any kind. Furthermore, it can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.