The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold, and manage interests in all types of companies and enterprises, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to make investments in them. The company may, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, carry out all commercial, financial, securities, or real estate operations, directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. The company may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its direct or indirect associates and to its direct or indirect subsidiaries and/or guarantee, endorse, or act as a surety for loans granted by third parties to its associates.