The purpose of the company is to participate in companies and financial, trading, industrial and real estate companies both in Switzerland and abroad and any direct or indirect activity related to the company's purpose. However, any real estate activity in Switzerland is excluded. The company may establish subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other Swiss or foreign companies, acquire or establish similar companies, and conclude all business and contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or that are in direct or indirect relation to achieving the company's purpose.