The company's purpose is: the subscription, acquisition, holding, financing, sale and transfer of participations in all financial, industrial, commercial, movable and immovable enterprises, both in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of any holding of participations or financing or other activities subject to the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners; the provision of financial services or similar services within the group; the granting of loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests (for complete purpose see articles of association).