The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, manage and administer participations in all commercial, financial, real estate and industrial companies, as well as all financial transactions related thereto. It may: participate in all enterprises and carry out all transactions in securities, real estate, finance and commerce directly or indirectly related to the realization of its purpose; grant loans to its associates and third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by associates or third parties, secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other commitment, if it serves its interests; establish branches in Switzerland or abroad.