The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as the provision of services, in particular in the field of shipping. The company can establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company, as well as raise and invest funds on the money and capital market. The company is part of a group of companies and can take into account the interests of this group in pursuing its corporate purpose. In particular, the company can grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to its direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders and their direct and indirect subsidiaries, including within the framework of cash pooling agreements, and provide security of all kinds for their liabilities, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not.