The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financing transactions for group companies, in particular by granting loans to shareholders or group companies or by providing security of any kind to third parties for obligations of other group companies, even if such loans or securities are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. Furthermore, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other transactions that are intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate, limited property rights and intellectual property rights.