The company's purpose is the direct or indirect acquisition, permanent management, financing and disposal of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may engage in investments and financial transactions and merge with other companies. The company may acquire, hold or dispose of real estate. The company may grant loans or other financing to its shareholders and provide security of any kind for the liabilities of the shareholders, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of assets. It may establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by resolution of the board of directors.