The purpose of the company is to trade in goods of all kinds as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and collateral to affiliated and related companies and raise and invest funds on the money and capital market.