The company's purpose is: the acquisition, holding, management, and sale of participations in all enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of any operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: exercise any financial, commercial, or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relation with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this promotes its interests.