The purpose of the company is the acquisition, holding and management of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the acquisition, holding and management of real estate and properties. The company may carry out financing transactions for group companies, in particular by granting loans to shareholders or group companies or by providing security of any kind to third parties for obligations of other group companies, even if such loans or security are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may carry out all commercial, financial or other transactions that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company.