The company's purpose is to participate in domestic and foreign companies. The company can provide financing transactions for group companies, particularly 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 securities are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, manage, and transfer patents, trademarks, and technical and industrial knowledge. The company can acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all financial, commercial, and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.