The purpose of the company is to acquire, sell and hold participations in other companies, their management and financing. In doing so, it aims to create long-term and sustainable value. The company may provide guarantees in favor of affiliated companies. Furthermore, the company may participate directly or indirectly in group financing, in particular by granting loans to affiliated companies or providing guarantees, sureties or other securities of any kind for their liabilities to third parties, even if these loans or securities are in the exclusive interest of the affiliated companies and are granted free of charge. The company may participate in other undertakings, acquire, utilize, manage and sell real estate, establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and perform all legal acts that may be necessary to achieve the company's purpose.