The purpose of the company is the acquisition and disposal, as well as the holding and management of participations of all kinds. The company also aims to provide financing of all kinds, as well as the direct or indirect holding and management, and the direct or indirect acquisition and disposal of participations of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to group companies and third parties, including its (direct and indirect) shareholders and their group companies, and provide security for their liabilities of all kinds, including by way of pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not.