The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding and management of participations in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may also: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; participate in any enterprise directly or indirectly related to its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.