The company's purpose is to acquire participations in investment, financial, commercial, industrial, real estate and other companies, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE; the company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial, real estate or immovable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad; create 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 associates or third parties.