The purpose of the company is to finance and invest in, as well as support, projects of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, in addition, carry out all commercial, financial and other transactions that are intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including granting loans, providing guarantees and carrying out foreign exchange, financing and leasing transactions of all kinds, also in favor of affiliated companies. Furthermore, the company aims to provide additional securities of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, rent and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell, hold and manage movable assets, concessions and rights of all kinds, in particular intellectual property rights.