The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in any commercial, financial, industrial and real estate company (excluding non-eligible real estate participations under the LFAIE). The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial and real estate transactions (except those prohibited by the LFAIE) and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may also grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.