The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in companies and assets of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide services related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, acquire or sell real estate, securities, patents and other intellectual property rights, and enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related thereto. Furthermore, the company may perform any legal acts and conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and its subsidiaries and to achieve 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.