The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of real estate, with the exception of the direct or indirect acquisition of real estate subject to authorization under the Federal Act of December 16, 1983 on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG, SR 211.412.41). The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and collateral to affiliated and related companies, and raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.