The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to carry out all trade and financial transactions directly or indirectly related thereto. It may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and provide security for their liabilities of all kinds, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers, security assignments and indemnification agreements. The company may also provide services in the interest of other group members. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.