The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold and dispose of domestic and foreign participations of all kinds, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company also aims to support recognized charitable purposes and institutions. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, provide management services, grant loans, acquire licenses, patents and other intangible assets, as well as acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate, and enter into all other transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.