The purpose of the company is the management of family assets and assets, in particular the acquisition, holding, financing and management of assets and investments of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, including participations, private equity investments, intellectual property rights, real estate and all related activities and services. The company may establish subsidiaries and/or branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies without restriction, take over representations, conduct any kind of business and conclude contracts that promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may enter into loan agreements for its own account and for the account of third parties, and issue guarantees and pledges in favor of affiliated companies or third parties. The company may acquire, use, lease, encumber and sell business premises and properties in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may acquire, hold, manage and sell debt or equity securities of any kind in Switzerland and abroad.