The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, management and disposal of participations in companies. It may also acquire, hold, sell, develop, manage and negotiate real estate and properties within the limits of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any undertaking directly or indirectly related to its purpose; and grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.