The company's purpose is: the acquisition, administration and management of participations in commercial, industrial, financial or service companies; as an ancillary activity, the execution of all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purposes, as well as the participation in all Swiss or foreign companies pursuing identical or similar purposes, with the exception of activities prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may conduct its activities both abroad and in Switzerland and establish branches. The company may also grant loans and/or guarantees, in any form, to its shareholders or third parties.