The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell securities of all kinds and participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in, acquire, establish or merge with other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, in particular also for the benefit of shareholders, as well as grant loans to shareholders, subsidiaries or third parties or provide security of any kind for their obligations. The company may acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate and acquire and hold participations in real estate companies. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.