The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in all forms in all commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: - engage in any real estate, financial, commercial and industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - participate in any company having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.