The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate. The company may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and create securities of all kinds for the direct or indirect benefit of affiliated companies or third parties, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.