The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in any commercial, financial, industrial and real estate company (excluding non-eligible real estate participations under the LFAIE). The company may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial and real estate transactions (excluding transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if this serves its interests.