The purpose of the company is to finance group companies. The company may carry out financing transactions for group companies, in particular, the company may grant loans or other financings to its direct or indirect parent company as well as to their or its direct or indirect subsidiaries (directly or indirectly). The company may provide guarantees, securities, and other obligations of any kind for liabilities of such companies, including through fiduciary assignments or transfers of and pledges on assets of the company. The company may also operate or participate in cash pooling (of any kind). Each transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any potential cluster risks and with or without consideration. The company may also conclude all transactions and enter into agreements that directly or indirectly serve the company's purpose or are directly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, mortgage, manage, and sell real estate in Switzerland (for exclusively commercial purposes) and abroad.