The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale and management of participations in all companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: - carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - participate in any companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, acquire such companies or merge with them; - grant loans or guarantees to shareholders, subsidiaries or third parties, if this serves its interests.