The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, administer, and realize investments in all types of enterprises, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable, and immovable operations, in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may also create branches and subsidiaries, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee, endorse, or stand surety for loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.