The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of its own securities and other financial products. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire, manage, hold and dispose of real estate in Switzerland (only operational properties) and in European countries, as well as direct and indirect participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold and dispose of intellectual property rights. The company can establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and guarantee measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.