The company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad is the acquisition, holding, administration, management and disposal of participations in other companies, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). Furthermore, it may: carry out 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 undertaking directly or indirectly related to its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.