The purpose of the company is to participate directly or indirectly in companies of all kinds, primarily those with their registered office in Switzerland. The direct or indirect participation in companies with their registered office abroad is also included in the purpose of the company. The company can establish companies in Switzerland and abroad, participate in existing companies with a majority or minority stake. Furthermore, the company can conduct all business and perform legal transactions that are intended or suitable to develop the company, promote the company's purpose or facilitate it. To achieve its purpose, the company can also raise external funds. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also participate in group financing, in particular by granting loans to its direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies, or by providing guarantees or other securities of any kind for their liabilities to third parties.