Ostschweizerische Finanzholding AG

The purpose of the company is to manage its own assets, provide consulting services, and acquire, hold and manage real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, exploit and sell industrial property rights and know-how, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into security transactions, including guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers and indemnification agreements, for affiliated companies and third parties, even if these are in their exclusive interest.