The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold and manage participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, hold and manage real estate. The company may provide financing transactions for group companies, in particular by granting loans to shareholders or group companies or by providing security of any kind to third parties for obligations of other group companies, even if such loans or security are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may carry out all commercial, financial or other transactions that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company.