The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations and make all investments in all companies and enterprises in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, in addition, for its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all commercial, industrial and participation transactions, whether movable or immovable, as well as all advisory activities that may be directly or indirectly related to its purpose or any similar purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees to its associates or third parties.