Acquisition, holding, management and disposal of interests in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. Authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations. May enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related thereto, as well as establish branch offices in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies or merge with them, and acquire patents, licenses and agencies.