The research and development of new technologies or the improvement of existing technologies. The company may acquire technologies and optimize them or verify whether they can be used in sectors other than those for which they were initially conceived. The company may produce, market and license the developed or adapted technologies. The company may carry out any commercial and financial operation deemed necessary or opportune for the direct or indirect achievement of its purpose. The company may acquire interests and/or hold participations in other companies and enterprises with similar and/or related purposes, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as create branches and representations both in Switzerland and abroad.