The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may participate in, found, acquire and merge with other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, the company may grant securities and guarantees for the benefit of its shareholders or other group companies, provide loans to its shareholders or other group companies, and promote their purpose in other ways.