The purpose of the Company is to acquire participations in other companies and commercial, industrial, financial and real estate enterprises. The company may also carry out any other activity connected with the corporate purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.