The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and dispose of participations. The company may conduct financing transactions related to its participations, in particular, take out and grant loans for business financing. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and dispose of real estate, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and take over their management and administration, as well as acquire and exploit industrial property rights, intellectual property rights and know-how. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.