Astra Holding Co SA

The sustainable acquisition of participations in the capital of commercial and financial enterprises in various activities for its own account, in Switzerland and abroad, the sustainable management and financing of such participations; founding or financing Swiss and foreign companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; the company may also buy, sell, manage and rent all properties; however, the company may only hold, directly or indirectly, properties in Switzerland if they have an exclusively commercial or industrial use; the company may grant loans to its shareholders and third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by shareholders or third parties, secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other commitment, if it serves its interests.