The company's purpose is to hold and acquire participations in commercial, industrial, real estate, investment, financial, securities and other companies, excluding all operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). Furthermore, it may: - carry out any financial, commercial or industrial, movable or immovable activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - open 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 if it serves its interests.