The purpose of the company is to hold participations and financings as well as to provide all services and conduct all business that directly or indirectly promote the company. The company may provide financing transactions for group companies, in particular by granting loans to shareholders or group companies or by providing collateral of all kinds to third parties for obligations of other group companies, even if such loans or collateral are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conduct all commercial, financial or other business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate.