The company's purpose, in Switzerland and/or abroad, is: the holding, administration and management of participations in all companies and enterprises; the acquisition, holding, management, renovation and sale of real estate; the purchase, sale and management of securities, licenses, patents and any other movable property (such as vehicles, boats or works of art) for investment purposes; granting loans and/or any other form of financing to one or more associates, group companies of which the company is a part and/or third parties for their direct or indirect benefit, if it serves the interests of the company; providing guarantees and/or any other form of security to one or more associates, group companies of which the company is a part and/or one or more third parties to secure commitments and/or obligations of one or more associates, group companies of which the company is a part and/or one or more third parties, if it serves the interests of the company.