The purpose of the company is to provide services and support to the companies of the X-Group and the entire business activity of X, including, but not limited to, the provision of any kind of research and development as well as information technology services. The purpose of the company is also the establishment, acquisition and management of companies, affiliated companies or other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks and technical or industrial know-how as well as movable and immovable property, excluding all operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad. The company may also carry out all industrial, commercial and financial operations that are directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned matters or similar or related matters. The company may acquire, hold, manage, direct and sell participations in all companies or businesses in Switzerland and abroad, excluding all operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad. The company may grant loans to its shareholders or third parties, secure loans subscribed by its shareholders or third parties, secure such loans by issuing or pledging mortgages or by signing further financial commitments, pledge assets to secure any claims. In general, the company may carry out all activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.