The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide and perform financial and administrative services and related services in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, grant, sell and acquire licenses and intellectual property rights, and acquire real estate in Switzerland and abroad in connection with its purpose. The company may conduct financing and security transactions, including loans, guarantees and security orders, even if they are in the exclusive interest of other companies or individuals. The company may conduct all business and take all measures that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.