The company's purpose is the acquisition and sale of any shares in capital companies, as well as the management of financial, industrial or commercial participations, with the exception of operations covered by the LFAIE, in the sense of a holding company. It may provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, any other financing, guarantees or securities of all kinds to its shareholders, subsidiaries and/or any other affiliated company or entity as well as to third parties. Furthermore, it may carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose or likely to promote development. The company may conduct its activities in Switzerland and abroad.