The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may acquire, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish and finance subsidiaries and branches. The company may engage in 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 markets.