The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in all commercial, real estate and industrial enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: - engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.