The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies for the Villax family (the founding family) in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related thereto. The company may also conclude all transactions and enter into agreements that serve or are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent company and its direct or indirect subsidiaries, and provide security of any kind for liabilities of such other companies, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether against payment or not. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate and other assets useful for the business activity and the company's purpose. The company aims to achieve a significant positive impact on the common good and the environment through its business activities.