The purpose and object of the company is the acquisition, sale and management of participations in companies. Furthermore, the company may engage in any commercial, financial or other activities that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may also establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or establish, acquire or finance other companies in the same or similar fields of business in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate and relocate its registered office to another location in Switzerland or abroad.