The company's purpose is to hold shares in Swiss and foreign companies, as well as all activities directly or indirectly related to these shares, with the specification that it may hold shares in real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, in Switzerland only in real estate companies holding properties exclusively for commercial use. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, in Switzerland only real estate exclusively for commercial use. It may also acquire, hold, manage, and sell movable property as well as any other assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, and dispose of interests or shares in any company, business, activity, or association without distinction, whether by intervention or otherwise, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may manage, improve, and dispose of these interests or shares and participate in the management, direction, control, or liquidation of any companies, businesses, activities, or associations in which the company has an interest or share. The company may acquire, exploit, use, and exercise all intellectual property rights, trademarks, models, and/or designs, in any manner. The company may provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees, or securities of any form, to its subsidiaries, sister companies, parent company, or any other affiliated company, for a fee or free of charge, provided that the legal requirements applicable to financial assistance are respected. The company may also grant loans, advances, guarantees, or securities of any form to third parties, provided that the legal requirements applicable to financial assistance are respected and the approval of the board of directors is obtained for amounts exceeding CHF 1,000,000. The company may also carry out all operations that directly or indirectly relate to its corporate purpose or that promote or facilitate its development.