The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of participations in companies and their management. The company can provide management and other services to its group companies and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.