The purpose of the company is the direct or indirect acquisition, holding, financing, management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. In particular, the company may grant/receive loans to/from affiliated and related companies, grant/be benefited from guarantees and provide/be benefited from other forms of financing and collateralization, and raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.