The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management, encumbrance and disposal of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the financing of companies in which it has a participation. Furthermore, the company can acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of securities and intellectual property rights of all kinds, as well as conduct financial, investment, trust and related service transactions. The purpose of the company also includes the provision of administrative, organizational and advisory services to affiliated companies and other third parties, in particular services in the areas of investment, accounting, controlling, general administration and legal advice, project management, marketing and business development. The company can provide direct or indirect financing to its direct or indirect subsidiaries and third parties, including its direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, and provide collateral of all kinds for the liabilities of such companies, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not. Finally, the company can acquire, encumber, manage, dispose of real estate abroad, establish subsidiaries and branches, and conduct all business that is connected with its purpose and the investment of its funds.