The company's purpose is to hold, finance, acquire and sell participations. The company may conduct financing transactions of all kinds, such as granting and taking out loans to and from shareholders or group companies, or providing collateral of all kinds to third parties for obligations of group companies, even if such loans or collateral are in the sole interest of direct or indirect companies or other group companies and are granted without consideration. Furthermore, the company may conduct 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. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell operational real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as limited property rights and intellectual property rights.