The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in commercial, industrial, financial or service companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold or dispose of real estate in Switzerland or abroad. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out all operations of any kind, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose, in Switzerland or abroad. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind to third parties or to holders of shares.