The company's purpose is the foundation, acquisition, holding, disposal of Swiss and foreign company participations, as well as any activity related to this purpose. The company may, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, take direct or indirect participations in other companies. It may also buy, sell and rent movable and immovable assets, as well as real estate, in Switzerland and abroad, and grant loans to its associates. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.