The purpose of the company is the acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as consulting in legal and financial matters. The company may, in addition, conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including the acquisition of real estate. The company may, in particular, grant or receive loans or other financing directly or indirectly to or from other group companies or third parties, including their direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, and provide security of any kind for liabilities of such other companies or third parties, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether against payment or not. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.