The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad, and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and/or abroad, acquire, hold, encumber, and dispose of real property or intellectual property rights in Switzerland and/or abroad, and conduct all commercial, financial, or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In addition, the company may grant loans or other financing, with or without consideration, to its direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, as well as to third parties, and may provide security of all kinds for the obligations of such persons or group companies, including guarantees, pledges, and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.