The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies and to manage them. The company can provide management and other services to its group companies and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, the company can trade in goods of all kinds. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.