The purpose of the company is the acquisition, holding, management and disposal of participations in companies as well as financial investments of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial and financial transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate. The company can grant loans to its direct or indirect parent companies, their direct or indirect subsidiaries or other group companies, as well as to its shareholders and related parties, or provide guarantees or other securities of all kinds, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of assets, also if these loans, guarantees or securities are granted free of charge.