The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations. The company may grant loans or other financing of any kind to its direct or indirect subsidiaries, related parties and third parties, and provide security of any kind for liabilities, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers, security assignments and indemnification agreements, whether remunerated or not, and even if these legal transactions are in the exclusive interest of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In pursuing its purpose, the company achieves a significantly positive impact on the common good and the environment through its business activities.