The company's purpose is the direct and indirect acquisition, management, financing and disposal of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may conduct investment and financing transactions and merge with other companies. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans or other financing to its shareholders and provide security of any kind for the liabilities of the shareholders, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfer of assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.