The purpose of the company is to participate in other companies, finance and advise them, as well as manage assets. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can conduct business with related parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, without adequate consideration, in particular grant loans to these persons or issue guarantees, sureties or pledges to secure their liabilities. The company can acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate, participations, patents and licenses in Switzerland and abroad. The company can engage in any further activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.