The purpose of the company is to conduct financial and treasury business, in particular for the benefit of group companies belonging to the same group as the company, including the procurement and provision of financial and investment services and facilities, financial and investment management as well as related consulting, support and brokerage services, excluding activities that require a license under applicable Swiss financial market regulations. The company may also conclude all transactions and enter into agreements that directly or indirectly serve the company's purpose or are directly related to it. The company may grant loans or financing to its direct or indirect parent companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries (directly or indirectly). The company may provide guarantees, securities, and other obligations of any kind for liabilities of such companies, including through fiduciary assignments or transfers of and pledges on the company's assets. The company may also operate or participate in cash pooling of any kind. Any transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any potential concentration risks and with or without consideration. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire, hold, manage, and sell real estate.