The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold and dispose of participations in other companies from Switzerland and abroad. The company can also acquire, manage and dispose of real estate. Furthermore, it can carry out any other activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned main purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.