The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company or are suitable to promote it directly or indirectly. The company may grant loans to affiliated companies and individuals and provide securities of all kinds, including the granting of pledges on or the fiduciary transfer of the company's assets or the provision of guarantees of any kind, also gratuitously.