The company's purpose is to hold and acquire participations in all commercial, industrial, financial or real estate companies, in Switzerland or abroad. It may carry out all operations related to this activity as well as all operations that may favor the purpose and interest of the company. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with similar purposes, merge with such companies and conclude all contracts that may develop or achieve its purpose or relate directly or indirectly to it. It may also grant guarantees or loans to shareholders or third parties if it is in the interest of the Company.