The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, finance and dispose of direct or indirect participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may conduct investments and financial transactions and merge with other companies. The company may acquire, hold or dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans or other financing to its shareholders, subsidiaries and third parties. For the liabilities of the shareholders, the company may provide securities of all kinds, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of assets. It may establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad by resolution of the board of directors.