The company's purpose is to hold participations in Swiss and foreign companies, as well as to invest in securities (including shares and bonds) and securities portfolios, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: engage in 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 all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.