The purpose of the company is to hold, purchase and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, securities and financial instruments, patents and other industrial property rights. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and third parties, and provide security for their liabilities of all kinds, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. Furthermore, it may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.