The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, manage and administer participations in all companies or commercial, financial, industrial or other enterprises in Switzerland or abroad, as well as to finance them. The company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose, establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, and grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.