The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and holding of participations in domestic and foreign companies, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and may grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.