The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of direct and indirect participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial, and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring, and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, affiliated companies, or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, affiliated companies, or third parties or to provide securities for their obligations.