The company's purpose is to hold participations of all kinds, in particular participations of Bühler Holding AG, Uzwil, and companies affiliated with it, as well as the coordinated and uniform influence of the Bühler family on these companies. The company may enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it, such as establishing branches in Switzerland and abroad, participating in or merging with other companies, entering into cooperations with third parties, or founding new companies, as well as acquiring, holding, renting, leasing, mortgaging, and selling real estate.