The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration, holding, management and disposal of participations in all companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: - carry out any financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE; - create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to its associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.