The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding and management of participations in all companies in Switzerland or abroad, as well as the financing of such companies. It may carry out all securities, real estate, financial or commercial transactions, except those prohibited by the LFAIE, directly or indirectly related to its purpose or likely to promote it. Furthermore, it may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations, found or finance companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose.