The Company's purpose, in Switzerland and abroad, is: the holding, administration and management of shareholdings in any companies and enterprises; the acquisition, holding, management, leasing, renovation, promotion and sale of real estate; the purchase, sale and management of securities, licenses, patents and any other rights or real property (such as vehicles, boats or works of art) for investment purposes; granting (a) loans and/or any other form of financing or (b) guarantees and/or any other form of security to one or more shareholders, companies of the same group and/or third parties for their direct or indirect benefit, if this promotes the interests of the Company.