Financing, founding, establishment, acquisition, management, disposal of and participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to conduct all business directly or indirectly related to or promoting the company's purpose, to establish branches, business premises and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, to participate directly or indirectly in other companies and institutions or to provide financial services. The company may acquire, manage, utilize and dispose of real estate, movable assets and intellectual property rights (patents, licenses and other industrial property rights) as well as other assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company is empowered 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.