The purpose of the company is to hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out financial activities of any kind. The company can establish, acquire and merge with other companies, as well as finance participation companies. The company can conduct financial transactions of any kind, take out or grant loans or guarantees. It can acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by resolution of the management. Furthermore, it can order securities or provide guarantees for its shareholders or other affiliated group companies, as well as grant loans to its shareholders or other affiliated group companies.