The company's purpose is to acquire and hold participations in any industrial, commercial, financial and real estate company, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties.