The company's purpose is the permanent management of participations and the financing of companies of the Senior Group. The company may grant loans or other financings to third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which these direct or indirect shareholders of the company are directly or indirectly involved, conclude cash pooling agreements with such third parties, and provide securities of all kinds and guarantees for their liabilities, in each case whether against payment or not and even if these legal transactions are in the exclusive interest of the third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may manage patent and trademark rights. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company.